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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,712.83, 49,284.21 and 19,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,712.83, 49,284.21 and 19,581.66 is: 27,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,712.83 : 49,284.21 = 19,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,712.83/49,284.21 = 19,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,712.83x = 49,284.21 × 19,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,712.83x = 965,066,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,066,643.59/35,712.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,022.97

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