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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.42, 49,007.28 and 19,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.42, 49,007.28 and 19,597.32 is: 27,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.42 : 49,007.28 = 19,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.42/49,007.28 = 19,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.42x = 49,007.28 × 19,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.42x = 960,411,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,411,348.49/35,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,044.38

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