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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,669.08, 49,219.28 and 19,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,669.08, 49,219.28 and 19,749.52 is: 27,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,669.08 : 49,219.28 = 19,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,669.08/49,219.28 = 19,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,669.08x = 49,219.28 × 19,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,669.08x = 972,057,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,057,154.75/35,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.09

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