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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473.20, 48,952.27 and 19,557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473.20, 48,952.27 and 19,557.69 is: 26,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473.20 : 48,952.27 = 19,557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473.20/48,952.27 = 19,557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473.20x = 48,952.27 × 19,557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473.20x = 957,393,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,393,321.46/35,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.20

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