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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.16, 48,996.45 and 19,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.16, 48,996.45 and 19,589.27 is: 27,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.16 : 48,996.45 = 19,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.16/48,996.45 = 19,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.16x = 48,996.45 × 19,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.16x = 959,804,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,804,443.11/35,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.82

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