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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.73, 49,216.21 and 19,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.73, 49,216.21 and 19,531.33 is: 26,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.73 : 49,216.21 = 19,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.73/49,216.21 = 19,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.73x = 49,216.21 × 19,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.73x = 961,258,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,258,038.86/35,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.62

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