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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.74, 49,217.33 and 19,749.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.74, 49,217.33 and 19,749.19 is: 27,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.74 : 49,217.33 = 19,749.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.74/49,217.33 = 19,749.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.74x = 49,217.33 × 19,749.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.74x = 972,002,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,002,155.38/35,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.87

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