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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.98, 49,219.32 and 19,533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.98, 49,219.32 and 19,533.58 is: 26,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.98 : 49,219.32 = 19,533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.98/49,219.32 = 19,533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.98x = 49,219.32 × 19,533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.98x = 961,429,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,429,427.10/35,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,955.73

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