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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,504.33, 48,994.88 and 19,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,504.33, 48,994.88 and 19,588.84 is: 27,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,504.33 : 48,994.88 = 19,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,504.33/48,994.88 = 19,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,504.33x = 48,994.88 × 19,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,504.33x = 959,752,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,752,644.71/35,504.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.99

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