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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,482.70, 48,966.46 and 19,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,482.70, 48,966.46 and 19,566.74 is: 27,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,482.70 : 48,966.46 = 19,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,482.70/48,966.46 = 19,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,482.70x = 48,966.46 × 19,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,482.70x = 958,113,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,113,991.54/35,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.29

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