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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,604.67, 49,132.02 and 19,688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,604.67, 49,132.02 and 19,688.98 is: 27,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604.67 : 49,132.02 = 19,688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604.67/49,132.02 = 19,688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604.67x = 49,132.02 × 19,688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604.67x = 967,359,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,359,359.14/35,604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,169.45

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