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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,683.76, 49,242.92 and 19,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,683.76, 49,242.92 and 19,767.86 is: 27,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,683.76 : 49,242.92 = 19,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,683.76/49,242.92 = 19,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,683.76x = 49,242.92 × 19,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,683.76x = 973,427,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,427,148.55/35,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,279.28

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