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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.82, 48,959.91 and 19,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.82, 48,959.91 and 19,562.94 is: 26,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.82 : 48,959.91 = 19,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.82/48,959.91 = 19,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.82x = 48,959.91 × 19,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.82x = 957,799,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,799,781.74/35,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.14

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