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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.64, 49,089.78 and 19,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.64, 49,089.78 and 19,656.28 is: 27,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.64 : 49,089.78 = 19,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.64/49,089.78 = 19,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.64x = 49,089.78 × 19,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.64x = 964,922,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,922,460.82/35,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,126.17

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