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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.89, 49,140.12 and 19,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.89, 49,140.12 and 19,694.16 is: 27,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.89 : 49,140.12 = 19,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.89/49,140.12 = 19,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.89x = 49,140.12 × 19,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.89x = 967,773,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,773,385.70/35,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.57

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