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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,623.80, 49,162.29 and 19,707.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,623.80, 49,162.29 and 19,707.97 is: 27,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,623.80 : 49,162.29 = 19,707.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,623.80/49,162.29 = 19,707.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,623.80x = 49,162.29 × 19,707.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,623.80x = 968,888,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,888,837.91/35,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.80

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