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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.74, 48,961.47 and 19,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.74, 48,961.47 and 19,562.14 is: 26,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.74 : 48,961.47 = 19,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.74/48,961.47 = 19,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.74x = 48,961.47 × 19,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.74x = 957,791,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,791,130.75/35,477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.96

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