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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,710.13, 49,278.92 and 19,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,710.13, 49,278.92 and 19,577.10 is: 27,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,710.13 : 49,278.92 = 19,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,710.13/49,278.92 = 19,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,710.13x = 49,278.92 × 19,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,710.13x = 964,738,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,738,431.64/35,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,015.82

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