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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.42, 49,135.82 and 19,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.42, 49,135.82 and 19,691.73 is: 27,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.42 : 49,135.82 = 19,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.42/49,135.82 = 19,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.42x = 49,135.82 × 19,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.42x = 967,569,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,569,202.31/35,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.25

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