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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.46, 49,222.49 and 19,752.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.46, 49,222.49 and 19,752.39 is: 27,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.46 : 49,222.49 = 19,752.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.46/49,222.49 = 19,752.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.46x = 49,222.49 × 19,752.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.46x = 972,261,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,261,720.49/35,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.83

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