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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,623.32, 49,158.24 and 19,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,623.32, 49,158.24 and 19,705.20 is: 27,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,623.32 : 49,158.24 = 19,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,623.32/49,158.24 = 19,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,623.32x = 49,158.24 × 19,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,623.32x = 968,672,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,672,950.85/35,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,192.10

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