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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,506.34, 48,997.95 and 19,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,506.34, 48,997.95 and 19,592.30 is: 27,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,506.34 : 48,997.95 = 19,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,506.34/48,997.95 = 19,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,506.34x = 48,997.95 × 19,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,506.34x = 959,982,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,982,535.79/35,506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.93

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