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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,537.89, 49,042.92 and 19,621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,537.89, 49,042.92 and 19,621.39 is: 27,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,537.89 : 49,042.92 = 19,621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,537.89/49,042.92 = 19,621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,537.89x = 49,042.92 × 19,621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,537.89x = 962,290,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,290,260.06/35,537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,077.87

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