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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,507.24, 48,998.76 and 19,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,507.24, 48,998.76 and 19,592.36 is: 27,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,507.24 : 48,998.76 = 19,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,507.24/48,998.76 = 19,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,507.24x = 48,998.76 × 19,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,507.24x = 960,001,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,001,345.47/35,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.78

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