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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.36, 48,946.49 and 19,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.36, 48,946.49 and 19,552.46 is: 26,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.36 : 48,946.49 = 19,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.36/48,946.49 = 19,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.36x = 48,946.49 × 19,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.36x = 957,024,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,024,190.10/35,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.48

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