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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,623, 49,155.49 and 19,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,623, 49,155.49 and 19,705.29 is: 27,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,623 : 49,155.49 = 19,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,623/49,155.49 = 19,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,623x = 49,155.49 × 19,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,623x = 968,623,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,623,185.54/35,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,190.95

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