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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,656.97, 49,206.42 and 19,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,656.97, 49,206.42 and 19,741.37 is: 27,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,656.97 : 49,206.42 = 19,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,656.97/49,206.42 = 19,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,656.97x = 49,206.42 × 19,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,656.97x = 971,401,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,401,897.56/35,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,242.98

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