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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.96, 48,942.99 and 19,550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.96, 48,942.99 and 19,550.67 is: 26,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.96 : 48,942.99 = 19,550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.96/48,942.99 = 19,550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.96x = 48,942.99 × 19,550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.96x = 956,868,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,868,246.30/35,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.91

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