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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,464.14, 48,939.91 and 19,550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,464.14, 48,939.91 and 19,550.07 is: 26,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,464.14 : 48,939.91 = 19,550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,464.14/48,939.91 = 19,550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,464.14x = 48,939.91 × 19,550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,464.14x = 956,778,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,778,666.29/35,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.76

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