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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.78, 49,222.08 and 19,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.78, 49,222.08 and 19,751.34 is: 27,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.78 : 49,222.08 = 19,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.78/49,222.08 = 19,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.78x = 49,222.08 × 19,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.78x = 972,202,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,202,222.17/35,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,257.92

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