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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.57, 48,946.97 and 19,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.57, 48,946.97 and 19,553.60 is: 26,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.57 : 48,946.97 = 19,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.57/48,946.97 = 19,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.57x = 48,946.97 × 19,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.57x = 957,089,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,089,643.84/35,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.16

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