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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,827.63, 49,442.39 and 19,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,827.63, 49,442.39 and 19,695.24 is: 27,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,827.63 : 49,442.39 = 19,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,827.63/49,442.39 = 19,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,827.63x = 49,442.39 × 19,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,827.63x = 973,779,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,779,737.22/35,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,179.57

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