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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,588.43, 49,108.28 and 19,670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,588.43, 49,108.28 and 19,670.31 is: 27,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,588.43 : 49,108.28 = 19,670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,588.43/49,108.28 = 19,670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,588.43x = 49,108.28 × 19,670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,588.43x = 965,974,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,974,992.82/35,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,142.95

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