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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.46, 48,946.98 and 19,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.46, 48,946.98 and 19,553.59 is: 26,983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.46 : 48,946.98 = 19,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.46/48,946.98 = 19,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.46x = 48,946.98 × 19,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.46x = 957,089,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,089,178.66/35,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.47

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