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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.38, 48,994.74 and 19,587.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.38, 48,994.74 and 19,587.42 is: 27,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.38 : 48,994.74 = 19,587.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.38/48,994.74 = 19,587.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.38x = 48,994.74 × 19,587.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.38x = 959,680,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,680,550.17/35,503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.68

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