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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,700.76, 49,266.34 and 19,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,700.76, 49,266.34 and 19,784.88 is: 27,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,700.76 : 49,266.34 = 19,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,700.76/49,266.34 = 19,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,700.76x = 49,266.34 × 19,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,700.76x = 974,728,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,728,624.94/35,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,302.74

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