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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.94, 48,995.71 and 19,588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.94, 48,995.71 and 19,588.97 is: 27,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.94 : 48,995.71 = 19,588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.94/48,995.71 = 19,588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.94x = 48,995.71 × 19,588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.94x = 959,775,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,775,566.84/35,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.93

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