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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,459.22, 48,934.06 and 19,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,459.22, 48,934.06 and 19,544.28 is: 26,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,459.22 : 48,934.06 = 19,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,459.22/48,934.06 = 19,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,459.22x = 48,934.06 × 19,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,459.22x = 956,380,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,380,676.65/35,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.29

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