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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,693.08, 49,253.74 and 19,777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,693.08, 49,253.74 and 19,777.19 is: 27,291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,693.08 : 49,253.74 = 19,777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,693.08/49,253.74 = 19,777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,693.08x = 49,253.74 × 19,777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,693.08x = 974,100,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,100,278.48/35,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,291.01

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