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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,910.06, 49,554.52 and 19,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,910.06, 49,554.52 and 19,994.16 is: 27,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,910.06 : 49,554.52 = 19,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,910.06/49,554.52 = 19,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,910.06x = 49,554.52 × 19,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,910.06x = 990,801,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,801,001.60/35,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,591.18

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