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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.21, 49,232.39 and 19,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.21, 49,232.39 and 19,542.29 is: 26,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.21 : 49,232.39 = 19,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.21/49,232.39 = 19,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.21x = 49,232.39 × 19,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.21x = 962,113,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,113,298.90/35,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,968.68

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