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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,689.10, 49,251.93 and 19,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,689.10, 49,251.93 and 19,775.30 is: 27,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,689.10 : 49,251.93 = 19,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,689.10/49,251.93 = 19,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,689.10x = 49,251.93 × 19,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,689.10x = 973,971,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,971,691.33/35,689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.45

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