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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.26, 48,994.50 and 19,587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.26, 48,994.50 and 19,587.72 is: 27,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.26 : 48,994.50 = 19,587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.26/48,994.50 = 19,587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.26x = 48,994.50 × 19,587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.26x = 959,690,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,690,547.54/35,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.05

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