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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,565.68, 49,079.32 and 19,649.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,565.68, 49,079.32 and 19,649.79 is: 27,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,565.68 : 49,079.32 = 19,649.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,565.68/49,079.32 = 19,649.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,565.68x = 49,079.32 × 19,649.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,565.68x = 964,398,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,398,282.22/35,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,115.98

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