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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.78, 49,215.41 and 19,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.78, 49,215.41 and 19,747.89 is: 27,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.78 : 49,215.41 = 19,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.78/49,215.41 = 19,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.78x = 49,215.41 × 19,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.78x = 971,900,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,900,436.86/35,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.75

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