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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.39, 48,949.46 and 19,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.39, 48,949.46 and 19,555.41 is: 26,986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.39 : 48,949.46 = 19,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.39/48,949.46 = 19,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.39x = 48,949.46 × 19,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.39x = 957,226,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,226,759.58/35,470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.64

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