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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,696.61, 49,260.08 and 19,782.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,696.61, 49,260.08 and 19,782.54 is: 27,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,696.61 : 49,260.08 = 19,782.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,696.61/49,260.08 = 19,782.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,696.61x = 49,260.08 × 19,782.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,696.61x = 974,489,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,489,552.46/35,696.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,299.22

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