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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.10, 49,142.47 and 19,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.10, 49,142.47 and 19,695.21 is: 27,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.10 : 49,142.47 = 19,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.10/49,142.47 = 19,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.10x = 49,142.47 × 19,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.10x = 967,871,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,871,266.57/35,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.92

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