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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,448.95, 48,921.73 and 19,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,448.95, 48,921.73 and 19,533.40 is: 26,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,448.95 : 48,921.73 = 19,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,448.95/48,921.73 = 19,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,448.95x = 48,921.73 × 19,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,448.95x = 955,607,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,607,720.78/35,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.29

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