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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,537.54, 49,041.48 and 19,621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,537.54, 49,041.48 and 19,621.64 is: 27,077.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,537.54 : 49,041.48 = 19,621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,537.54/49,041.48 = 19,621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,537.54x = 49,041.48 × 19,621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,537.54x = 962,274,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,274,265.63/35,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,077.69

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