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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,604.42, 49,131.68 and 19,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,604.42, 49,131.68 and 19,688.73 is: 27,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604.42 : 49,131.68 = 19,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604.42/49,131.68 = 19,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604.42x = 49,131.68 × 19,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604.42x = 967,340,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,340,283.52/35,604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,169.11

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