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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.69, 49,036.57 and 19,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.69, 49,036.57 and 19,618.17 is: 27,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.69 : 49,036.57 = 19,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.69/49,036.57 = 19,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.69x = 49,036.57 × 19,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.69x = 962,007,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,007,668.39/35,533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,073.11

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