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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,654.48, 49,203.88 and 19,738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,654.48, 49,203.88 and 19,738.48 is: 27,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,654.48 : 49,203.88 = 19,738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,654.48/49,203.88 = 19,738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,654.48x = 49,203.88 × 19,738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,654.48x = 971,209,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,209,801.30/35,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.49

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