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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.93, 49,036.47 and 19,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.93, 49,036.47 and 19,618.48 is: 27,073.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.93 : 49,036.47 = 19,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.93/49,036.47 = 19,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.93x = 49,036.47 × 19,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.93x = 962,021,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,021,005.97/35,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,073.31

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