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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.88, 48,942.12 and 19,549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.88, 48,942.12 and 19,549.92 is: 26,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.88 : 48,942.12 = 19,549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.88/48,942.12 = 19,549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.88x = 48,942.12 × 19,549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.88x = 956,814,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,814,530.63/35,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.45

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