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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.32, 49,213.38 and 19,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.32, 49,213.38 and 19,747.36 is: 27,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.32 : 49,213.38 = 19,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.32/49,213.38 = 19,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.32x = 49,213.38 × 19,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.32x = 971,834,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,834,331.68/35,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,250.25

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