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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,612.68, 49,145.25 and 19,696.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,612.68, 49,145.25 and 19,696.54 is: 27,181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,612.68 : 49,145.25 = 19,696.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,612.68/49,145.25 = 19,696.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,612.68x = 49,145.25 × 19,696.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,612.68x = 967,991,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,991,382.44/35,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.09

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