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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,644.38, 49,188.51 and 19,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,644.38, 49,188.51 and 19,727.88 is: 27,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,644.38 : 49,188.51 = 19,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,644.38/49,188.51 = 19,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,644.38x = 49,188.51 × 19,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,644.38x = 970,385,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,385,022.66/35,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,224.07

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