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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.13, 49,139.10 and 19,693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.13, 49,139.10 and 19,693.41 is: 27,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.13 : 49,139.10 = 19,693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.13/49,139.10 = 19,693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.13x = 49,139.10 × 19,693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.13x = 967,716,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,716,443.33/35,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.55

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