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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.79, 48,995.38 and 19,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.79, 48,995.38 and 19,588.70 is: 27,032.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.79 : 48,995.38 = 19,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.79/48,995.38 = 19,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.79x = 48,995.38 × 19,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.79x = 959,755,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,755,947.18/35,503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.50

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