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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,710.59, 49,277.94 and 19,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,710.59, 49,277.94 and 19,575.33 is: 27,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,710.59 : 49,277.94 = 19,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,710.59/49,277.94 = 19,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,710.59x = 49,277.94 × 19,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,710.59x = 964,631,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,631,937.22/35,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.49

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