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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.21, 48,956.13 and 19,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.21, 48,956.13 and 19,560.24 is: 26,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.21 : 48,956.13 = 19,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.21/48,956.13 = 19,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.21x = 48,956.13 × 19,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.21x = 957,593,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,593,652.27/35,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,993.32

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