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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.46, 48,994.44 and 19,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.46, 48,994.44 and 19,588.04 is: 27,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.46 : 48,994.44 = 19,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.46/48,994.44 = 19,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.46x = 48,994.44 × 19,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.46x = 959,705,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,705,050.50/35,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.31

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