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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,688.98, 49,248.73 and 19,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,688.98, 49,248.73 and 19,772.48 is: 27,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,688.98 : 49,248.73 = 19,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,688.98/49,248.73 = 19,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,688.98x = 49,248.73 × 19,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,688.98x = 973,769,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,769,528.95/35,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,284.88

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