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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,645.61, 49,191.69 and 19,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,645.61, 49,191.69 and 19,730.73 is: 27,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,645.61 : 49,191.69 = 19,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,645.61/49,191.69 = 19,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,645.61x = 49,191.69 × 19,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,645.61x = 970,587,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,587,953.63/35,645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,228.82

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