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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.17, 48,947.49 and 19,553.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.17, 48,947.49 and 19,553.67 is: 26,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.17 : 48,947.49 = 19,553.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.17/48,947.49 = 19,553.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.17x = 48,947.49 × 19,553.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.17x = 957,103,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,103,066.79/35,470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.32

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