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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,506.88, 48,999.80 and 19,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,506.88, 48,999.80 and 19,591.88 is: 27,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,506.88 : 48,999.80 = 19,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,506.88/48,999.80 = 19,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,506.88x = 48,999.80 × 19,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,506.88x = 959,998,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,998,201.62/35,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.96

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