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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,867.48, 49,495.46 and 19,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,867.48, 49,495.46 and 19,953 is: 27,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,867.48 : 49,495.46 = 19,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,867.48/49,495.46 = 19,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,867.48x = 49,495.46 × 19,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,867.48x = 987,582,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,582,813.62/35,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,534.22

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