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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,626.22, 49,162.14 and 19,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,626.22, 49,162.14 and 19,709.72 is: 27,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,626.22 : 49,162.14 = 19,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,626.22/49,162.14 = 19,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,626.22x = 49,162.14 × 19,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,626.22x = 968,971,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,971,768.19/35,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,198.28

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