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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,691.02, 49,253.52 and 19,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,691.02, 49,253.52 and 19,775.30 is: 27,289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,691.02 : 49,253.52 = 19,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,691.02/49,253.52 = 19,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,691.02x = 49,253.52 × 19,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,691.02x = 974,003,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,003,134.06/35,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.87

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