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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,645.73, 49,185.96 and 19,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,645.73, 49,185.96 and 19,730.14 is: 27,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,645.73 : 49,185.96 = 19,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,645.73/49,185.96 = 19,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,645.73x = 49,185.96 × 19,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,645.73x = 970,445,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,445,864.33/35,645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,224.74

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