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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.20, 49,113.93 and 19,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.20, 49,113.93 and 19,674.63 is: 27,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.20 : 49,113.93 = 19,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.20/49,113.93 = 19,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.20x = 49,113.93 × 19,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.20x = 966,298,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,298,400.60/35,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.92

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