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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.71, 48,959.58 and 19,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.71, 48,959.58 and 19,562.74 is: 26,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.71 : 48,959.58 = 19,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.71/48,959.58 = 19,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.71x = 48,959.58 × 19,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.71x = 957,783,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,783,534.05/35,477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.77

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