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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,891.63, 49,529.39 and 19,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,891.63, 49,529.39 and 19,975.73 is: 27,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,891.63 : 49,529.39 = 19,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,891.63/49,529.39 = 19,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,891.63x = 49,529.39 × 19,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,891.63x = 989,385,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,385,374.18/35,891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.91

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