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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.96, 48,961.38 and 19,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.96, 48,961.38 and 19,564.12 is: 26,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.96 : 48,961.38 = 19,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.96/48,961.38 = 19,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.96x = 48,961.38 × 19,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.96x = 957,886,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,886,313.69/35,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.95

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