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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.40, 49,218.26 and 19,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.40, 49,218.26 and 19,533.46 is: 26,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.40 : 49,218.26 = 19,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.40/49,218.26 = 19,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.40x = 49,218.26 × 19,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.40x = 961,402,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,402,764.11/35,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,955.42

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