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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.97, 49,225.31 and 19,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.97, 49,225.31 and 19,757.09 is: 27,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.97 : 49,225.31 = 19,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.97/49,225.31 = 19,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.97x = 49,225.31 × 19,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.97x = 972,548,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,548,535.04/35,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,262.90

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