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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.84, 48,997.96 and 19,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.84, 48,997.96 and 19,590.15 is: 27,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.84 : 48,997.96 = 19,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.84/48,997.96 = 19,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.84x = 48,997.96 × 19,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.84x = 959,877,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,877,337.12/35,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.35

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