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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,452.64, 48,926.81 and 19,537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,452.64, 48,926.81 and 19,537.08 is: 26,962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,452.64 : 48,926.81 = 19,537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,452.64/48,926.81 = 19,537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,452.64x = 48,926.81 × 19,537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,452.64x = 955,887,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,887,049.96/35,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.37

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