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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.88, 49,219.64 and 19,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.88, 49,219.64 and 19,751.28 is: 27,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.88 : 49,219.64 = 19,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.88/49,219.64 = 19,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.88x = 49,219.64 × 19,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.88x = 972,150,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,150,891.14/35,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.40

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