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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.53, 49,216.44 and 19,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.53, 49,216.44 and 19,748.64 is: 27,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.53 : 49,216.44 = 19,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.53/49,216.44 = 19,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.53x = 49,216.44 × 19,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.53x = 971,957,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,957,558.93/35,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.78

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