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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.65, 49,179.18 and 19,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.65, 49,179.18 and 19,504.88 is: 26,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.65 : 49,179.18 = 19,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.65/49,179.18 = 19,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.65x = 49,179.18 × 19,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.65x = 959,234,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,234,004.40/35,637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.31

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