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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.48, 49,231.68 and 19,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.48, 49,231.68 and 19,759.88 is: 27,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.48 : 49,231.68 = 19,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.48/49,231.68 = 19,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.48x = 49,231.68 × 19,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.48x = 972,812,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,812,089.00/35,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,268.37

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