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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.06, 49,212.40 and 19,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.06, 49,212.40 and 19,744.51 is: 27,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.06 : 49,212.40 = 19,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.06/49,212.40 = 19,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.06x = 49,212.40 × 19,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.06x = 971,674,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,674,723.92/35,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.21

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