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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,667.92, 49,222.42 and 19,752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,667.92, 49,222.42 and 19,752.78 is: 27,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,667.92 : 49,222.42 = 19,752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,667.92/49,222.42 = 19,752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,667.92x = 49,222.42 × 19,752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,667.92x = 972,279,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,279,633.33/35,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.22

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