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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.38, 49,140.26 and 19,693.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.38, 49,140.26 and 19,693.31 is: 27,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.38 : 49,140.26 = 19,693.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.38/49,140.26 = 19,693.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.38x = 49,140.26 × 19,693.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.38x = 967,734,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,734,373.66/35,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,177.92

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