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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,412.77, 48,869.86 and 19,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,412.77, 48,869.86 and 19,497.49 is: 26,906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,412.77 : 48,869.86 = 19,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,412.77/48,869.86 = 19,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,412.77x = 48,869.86 × 19,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,412.77x = 952,839,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,839,606.65/35,412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.67

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