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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.38, 48,942.36 and 19,549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.38, 48,942.36 and 19,549.49 is: 26,978.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.38 : 48,942.36 = 19,549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.38/48,942.36 = 19,549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.38x = 48,942.36 × 19,549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.38x = 956,797,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,797,932.68/35,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.37

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