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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.31, 49,035.86 and 19,617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.31, 49,035.86 and 19,617.65 is: 27,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.31 : 49,035.86 = 19,617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.31/49,035.86 = 19,617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.31x = 49,035.86 × 19,617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.31x = 961,967,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,967,995.66/35,533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.29

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