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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.64, 48,937.84 and 19,548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.64, 48,937.84 and 19,548.57 is: 26,976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.64 : 48,937.84 = 19,548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.64/48,937.84 = 19,548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.64x = 48,937.84 × 19,548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.64x = 956,664,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,664,742.02/35,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.69

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