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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.38, 49,033.95 and 19,397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.38, 49,033.95 and 19,397.47 is: 26,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.38 : 49,033.95 = 19,397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.38/49,033.95 = 19,397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.38x = 49,033.95 × 19,397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.38x = 951,134,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,134,378.78/35,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.35

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