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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.61, 49,229.15 and 19,755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.61, 49,229.15 and 19,755.87 is: 27,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.61 : 49,229.15 = 19,755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.61/49,229.15 = 19,755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.61x = 49,229.15 × 19,755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.61x = 972,564,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,564,588.83/35,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.33

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