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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.58, 49,007.93 and 19,597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.58, 49,007.93 and 19,597.07 is: 27,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.58 : 49,007.93 = 19,597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.58/49,007.93 = 19,597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.58x = 49,007.93 × 19,597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.58x = 960,411,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,411,491.74/35,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,044.27

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