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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,466.56, 48,946.78 and 19,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,466.56, 48,946.78 and 19,554.12 is: 26,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,466.56 : 48,946.78 = 19,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,466.56/48,946.78 = 19,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,466.56x = 48,946.78 × 19,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,466.56x = 957,111,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,111,209.73/35,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.30

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