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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.74, 49,215.95 and 19,748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.74, 49,215.95 and 19,748.19 is: 27,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.74 : 49,215.95 = 19,748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.74/49,215.95 = 19,748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.74x = 49,215.95 × 19,748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.74x = 971,925,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,925,931.63/35,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.50

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