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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.36, 48,947.87 and 19,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.36, 48,947.87 and 19,553.46 is: 26,983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.36 : 48,947.87 = 19,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.36/48,947.87 = 19,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.36x = 48,947.87 × 19,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.36x = 957,100,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,100,218.13/35,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.86

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