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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473.70, 48,955.91 and 19,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473.70, 48,955.91 and 19,558.12 is: 26,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473.70 : 48,955.91 = 19,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473.70/48,955.91 = 19,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473.70x = 48,955.91 × 19,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473.70x = 957,485,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,485,562.49/35,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.42

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