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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,478.20, 48,960.27 and 19,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,478.20, 48,960.27 and 19,562.24 is: 26,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,478.20 : 48,960.27 = 19,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,478.20/48,960.27 = 19,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,478.20x = 48,960.27 × 19,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,478.20x = 957,772,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,772,552.20/35,478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.09

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