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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,617.98, 49,149.89 and 19,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,617.98, 49,149.89 and 19,702.44 is: 27,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,617.98 : 49,149.89 = 19,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,617.98/49,149.89 = 19,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,617.98x = 49,149.89 × 19,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,617.98x = 968,372,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,372,734.10/35,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.75

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