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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.88, 49,220.25 and 19,751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.88, 49,220.25 and 19,751.31 is: 27,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.88 : 49,220.25 = 19,751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.88/49,220.25 = 19,751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.88x = 49,220.25 × 19,751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.88x = 972,164,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,164,416.03/35,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.78

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