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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.27, 48,957.58 and 19,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.27, 48,957.58 and 19,561.28 is: 26,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.27 : 48,957.58 = 19,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.27/48,957.58 = 19,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.27x = 48,957.58 × 19,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.27x = 957,672,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,672,930.50/35,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.75

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