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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,539.23, 49,043.80 and 19,623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,539.23, 49,043.80 and 19,623.33 is: 27,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,539.23 : 49,043.80 = 19,623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,539.23/49,043.80 = 19,623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,539.23x = 49,043.80 × 19,623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,539.23x = 962,402,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,402,671.85/35,539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.01

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