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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,578.59, 49,094.28 and 19,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,578.59, 49,094.28 and 19,663.17 is: 27,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,578.59 : 49,094.28 = 19,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,578.59/49,094.28 = 19,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,578.59x = 49,094.28 × 19,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,578.59x = 965,349,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,349,173.67/35,578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,132.87

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