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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.16, 48,367.26 and 19,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.16, 48,367.26 and 19,946.50 is: 27,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.16 : 48,367.26 = 19,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.16/48,367.26 = 19,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.16x = 48,367.26 × 19,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.16x = 964,757,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,757,551.59/35,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.05

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