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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,537.73, 49,042.83 and 19,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,537.73, 49,042.83 and 19,623.18 is: 27,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,537.73 : 49,042.83 = 19,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,537.73/49,042.83 = 19,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,537.73x = 49,042.83 × 19,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,537.73x = 962,376,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,376,280.80/35,537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.41

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