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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.74, 49,231.23 and 19,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.74, 49,231.23 and 19,759.44 is: 27,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.74 : 49,231.23 = 19,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.74/49,231.23 = 19,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.74x = 49,231.23 × 19,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.74x = 972,781,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,781,535.31/35,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,268.08

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