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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.27, 48,958.96 and 19,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.27, 48,958.96 and 19,562.28 is: 26,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.27 : 48,958.96 = 19,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.27/48,958.96 = 19,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.27x = 48,958.96 × 19,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.27x = 957,748,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,748,884.03/35,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.13

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