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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.74, 49,181.62 and 19,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.74, 49,181.62 and 19,722.19 is: 27,217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.74 : 49,181.62 = 19,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.74/49,181.62 = 19,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.74x = 49,181.62 × 19,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.74x = 969,969,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,969,404.87/35,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.48

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