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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.93, 48,952.94 and 19,954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.93, 48,952.94 and 19,954.86 is: 27,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.93 : 48,952.94 = 19,954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.93/48,952.94 = 19,954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.93x = 48,952.94 × 19,954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.93x = 976,848,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,848,964.51/35,474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,536.32

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