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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,573.52, 49,089.86 and 19,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,573.52, 49,089.86 and 19,657.62 is: 27,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,573.52 : 49,089.86 = 19,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,573.52/49,089.86 = 19,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,573.52x = 49,089.86 × 19,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,573.52x = 964,989,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,989,813.73/35,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,126.63

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