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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.08, 49,007.24 and 19,596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.08, 49,007.24 and 19,596.57 is: 27,043.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.08 : 49,007.24 = 19,596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.08/49,007.24 = 19,596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.08x = 49,007.24 × 19,596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.08x = 960,373,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,373,809.17/35,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.58

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