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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,688.96, 49,253.58 and 19,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,688.96, 49,253.58 and 19,774.92 is: 27,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,688.96 : 49,253.58 = 19,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,688.96/49,253.58 = 19,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,688.96x = 49,253.58 × 19,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,688.96x = 973,985,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,985,604.21/35,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.95

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