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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,602.83, 49,132.22 and 19,688.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,602.83, 49,132.22 and 19,688.35 is: 27,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,602.83 : 49,132.22 = 19,688.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,602.83/49,132.22 = 19,688.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,602.83x = 49,132.22 × 19,688.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,602.83x = 967,332,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,332,343.64/35,602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.10

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