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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.82, 48,996.39 and 19,587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.82, 48,996.39 and 19,587.70 is: 27,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.82 : 48,996.39 = 19,587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.82/48,996.39 = 19,587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.82x = 48,996.39 × 19,587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.82x = 959,726,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,726,588.40/35,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.12

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