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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.72, 49,138.97 and 19,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.72, 49,138.97 and 19,692.44 is: 27,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.72 : 49,138.97 = 19,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.72/49,138.97 = 19,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.72x = 49,138.97 × 19,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.72x = 967,665,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,665,874.23/35,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.73

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