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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,581.41, 49,102.61 and 19,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,581.41, 49,102.61 and 19,666.33 is: 27,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,581.41 : 49,102.61 = 19,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,581.41/49,102.61 = 19,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,581.41x = 49,102.61 × 19,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,581.41x = 965,667,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,667,911.03/35,581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,139.68

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