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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.52, 49,228.47 and 19,757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.52, 49,228.47 and 19,757.22 is: 27,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.52 : 49,228.47 = 19,757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.52/49,228.47 = 19,757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.52x = 49,228.47 × 19,757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.52x = 972,617,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,617,712.05/35,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.18

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