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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.38, 48,957.66 and 19,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.38, 48,957.66 and 19,561.32 is: 26,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.38 : 48,957.66 = 19,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.38/48,957.66 = 19,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.38x = 48,957.66 × 19,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.38x = 957,676,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,676,453.71/35,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.76

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