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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,506.69, 48,997.02 and 19,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,506.69, 48,997.02 and 19,591.27 is: 27,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,506.69 : 48,997.02 = 19,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,506.69/48,997.02 = 19,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,506.69x = 48,997.02 × 19,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,506.69x = 959,913,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,913,848.02/35,506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.73

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