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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.04, 49,138.97 and 19,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.04, 49,138.97 and 19,693.32 is: 27,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.04 : 49,138.97 = 19,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.04/49,138.97 = 19,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.04x = 49,138.97 × 19,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.04x = 967,709,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,709,362.21/35,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.42

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