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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,471.61, 48,950.97 and 19,555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,471.61, 48,950.97 and 19,555.71 is: 26,986.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,471.61 : 48,950.97 = 19,555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,471.61/48,950.97 = 19,555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,471.61x = 48,950.97 × 19,555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,471.61x = 957,270,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,270,973.54/35,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.96

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