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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,577.53, 49,097.13 and 19,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,577.53, 49,097.13 and 19,445.16 is: 26,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,577.53 : 49,097.13 = 19,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,577.53/49,097.13 = 19,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,577.53x = 49,097.13 × 19,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,577.53x = 954,701,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,701,548.39/35,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.40

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