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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.26, 49,182.23 and 19,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.26, 49,182.23 and 19,723.70 is: 27,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.26 : 49,182.23 = 19,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.26/49,182.23 = 19,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.26x = 49,182.23 × 19,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.26x = 970,055,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,055,722.12/35,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.74

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