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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,702.51, 49,269.87 and 19,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,702.51, 49,269.87 and 19,787.22 is: 27,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,702.51 : 49,269.87 = 19,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,702.51/49,269.87 = 19,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,702.51x = 49,269.87 × 19,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,702.51x = 974,913,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,913,757.06/35,702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,306.59

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