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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,537.13, 49,040.44 and 19,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,537.13, 49,040.44 and 19,621.24 is: 27,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,537.13 : 49,040.44 = 19,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,537.13/49,040.44 = 19,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,537.13x = 49,040.44 × 19,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,537.13x = 962,234,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,234,071.29/35,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,076.86

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