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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.13, 49,285.68 and 19,580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.13, 49,285.68 and 19,580.85 is: 27,020.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.13 : 49,285.68 = 19,580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.13/49,285.68 = 19,580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.13x = 49,285.68 × 19,580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.13x = 965,055,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,055,507.23/35,716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,020.16

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