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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,676.94, 49,233.44 and 19,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,676.94, 49,233.44 and 19,761.52 is: 27,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,676.94 : 49,233.44 = 19,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,676.94/49,233.44 = 19,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,676.94x = 49,233.44 × 19,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,676.94x = 972,927,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,927,609.23/35,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,270.49

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