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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,662.13, 49,214.51 and 19,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,662.13, 49,214.51 and 19,530.12 is: 26,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,662.13 : 49,214.51 = 19,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,662.13/49,214.51 = 19,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,662.13x = 49,214.51 × 19,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,662.13x = 961,165,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,165,286.04/35,662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.99

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