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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,660.51, 49,212.27 and 19,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,660.51, 49,212.27 and 19,528.50 is: 26,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,660.51 : 49,212.27 = 19,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,660.51/49,212.27 = 19,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,660.51x = 49,212.27 × 19,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,660.51x = 961,041,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,041,814.70/35,660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.75

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