Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,458.48, 48,930 and 19,543
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,458.48, 48,930 and 19,543 is: 26,967.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,458.48 : 48,930 = 19,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,458.48/48,930 = 19,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,458.48x = 48,930 × 19,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,458.48x = 956,238,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,238,990/35,458.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,967.85
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