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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,460.13, 48,932.77 and 19,544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,460.13, 48,932.77 and 19,544.71 is: 26,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,460.13 : 48,932.77 = 19,544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,460.13/48,932.77 = 19,544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,460.13x = 48,932.77 × 19,544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,460.13x = 956,376,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,376,799.15/35,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.48

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