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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.24, 49,132.62 and 19,691.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.24, 49,132.62 and 19,691.81 is: 27,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.24 : 49,132.62 = 19,691.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.24/49,132.62 = 19,691.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.24x = 49,132.62 × 19,691.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.24x = 967,509,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,509,972.18/35,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.72

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