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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,610.55, 49,141.71 and 19,694.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,610.55, 49,141.71 and 19,694.65 is: 27,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,610.55 : 49,141.71 = 19,694.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,610.55/49,141.71 = 19,694.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,610.55x = 49,141.71 × 19,694.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,610.55x = 967,828,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,828,778.85/35,610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.15

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