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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,507.57, 48,998.21 and 19,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,507.57, 48,998.21 and 19,592.15 is: 27,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,507.57 : 48,998.21 = 19,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,507.57/48,998.21 = 19,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,507.57x = 48,998.21 × 19,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,507.57x = 959,979,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,979,937.10/35,507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.93

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