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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,662.79, 49,216.18 and 19,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,662.79, 49,216.18 and 19,747.23 is: 27,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,662.79 : 49,216.18 = 19,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,662.79/49,216.18 = 19,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,662.79x = 49,216.18 × 19,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,662.79x = 971,883,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,883,226.18/35,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.02

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