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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.70, 48,961.43 and 19,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.70, 48,961.43 and 19,562.12 is: 26,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.70 : 48,961.43 = 19,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.70/48,961.43 = 19,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.70x = 48,961.43 × 19,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.70x = 957,789,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,789,271.22/35,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.94

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