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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,675.76, 49,232.96 and 19,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,675.76, 49,232.96 and 19,760.52 is: 27,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,675.76 : 49,232.96 = 19,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,675.76/49,232.96 = 19,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,675.76x = 49,232.96 × 19,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,675.76x = 972,868,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,868,890.74/35,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,269.75

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