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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,683.73, 49,241.68 and 19,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,683.73, 49,241.68 and 19,767.84 is: 27,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,683.73 : 49,241.68 = 19,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,683.73/49,241.68 = 19,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,683.73x = 49,241.68 × 19,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,683.73x = 973,401,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,401,651.57/35,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,278.58

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