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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.78, 48,997.98 and 19,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.78, 48,997.98 and 19,590.27 is: 27,034.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.78 : 48,997.98 = 19,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.78/48,997.98 = 19,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.78x = 48,997.98 × 19,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.78x = 959,883,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,883,657.65/35,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.57

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