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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,469.77, 48,948.37 and 19,553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,469.77, 48,948.37 and 19,553.87 is: 26,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,469.77 : 48,948.37 = 19,553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,469.77/48,948.37 = 19,553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,469.77x = 48,948.37 × 19,553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,469.77x = 957,130,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,130,137.18/35,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.39

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