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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,643.63, 49,187.48 and 19,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,643.63, 49,187.48 and 19,727.13 is: 27,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,643.63 : 49,187.48 = 19,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,643.63/49,187.48 = 19,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,643.63x = 49,187.48 × 19,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,643.63x = 970,327,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,327,713.70/35,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,223.03

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