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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.09, 49,139.33 and 19,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.09, 49,139.33 and 19,691.54 is: 27,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.09 : 49,139.33 = 19,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.09/49,139.33 = 19,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.09x = 49,139.33 × 19,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.09x = 967,629,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,629,171.23/35,607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.18

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