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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,604.06, 49,128.22 and 19,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,604.06, 49,128.22 and 19,688.62 is: 27,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604.06 : 49,128.22 = 19,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604.06/49,128.22 = 19,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604.06x = 49,128.22 × 19,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604.06x = 967,266,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,266,848.76/35,604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,167.32

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