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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,667.61, 49,220.18 and 19,534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,667.61, 49,220.18 and 19,534.21 is: 26,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,667.61 : 49,220.18 = 19,534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,667.61/49,220.18 = 19,534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,667.61x = 49,220.18 × 19,534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,667.61x = 961,476,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,476,988.59/35,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.59

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