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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,693.92, 49,252.56 and 19,779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,693.92, 49,252.56 and 19,779.28 is: 27,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,693.92 : 49,252.56 = 19,779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,693.92/49,252.56 = 19,779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,693.92x = 49,252.56 × 19,779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,693.92x = 974,180,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,180,174.96/35,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.61

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