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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,509.63, 49,003.59 and 19,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,509.63, 49,003.59 and 19,595.14 is: 27,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,509.63 : 49,003.59 = 19,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,509.63/49,003.59 = 19,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,509.63x = 49,003.59 × 19,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,509.63x = 960,232,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,232,206.55/35,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,041.46

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