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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,447.63, 48,917.87 and 19,531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,447.63, 48,917.87 and 19,531.73 is: 26,953.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,447.63 : 48,917.87 = 19,531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,447.63/48,917.87 = 19,531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,447.63x = 48,917.87 × 19,531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,447.63x = 955,450,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,450,836.76/35,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.87

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