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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,604.26, 49,126.76 and 19,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,604.26, 49,126.76 and 19,685.64 is: 27,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604.26 : 49,126.76 = 19,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604.26/49,126.76 = 19,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604.26x = 49,126.76 × 19,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604.26x = 967,091,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,091,711.73/35,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,162.25

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