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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.54, 49,232.31 and 19,759.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.54, 49,232.31 and 19,759.65 is: 27,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.54 : 49,232.31 = 19,759.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.54/49,232.31 = 19,759.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.54x = 49,232.31 × 19,759.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.54x = 972,812,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,812,955.57/35,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,268.35

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