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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,466.31, 48,942.52 and 19,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,466.31, 48,942.52 and 19,550.76 is: 26,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,466.31 : 48,942.52 = 19,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,466.31/48,942.52 = 19,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,466.31x = 48,942.52 × 19,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,466.31x = 956,863,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,863,462.32/35,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.50

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