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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.12, 48,942.21 and 19,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.12, 48,942.21 and 19,550.14 is: 26,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.12 : 48,942.21 = 19,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.12/48,942.21 = 19,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.12x = 48,942.21 × 19,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.12x = 956,827,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,827,173.70/35,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.38

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