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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,703.78, 49,269.44 and 19,788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,703.78, 49,269.44 and 19,788.09 is: 27,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,703.78 : 49,269.44 = 19,788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,703.78/49,269.44 = 19,788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,703.78x = 49,269.44 × 19,788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,703.78x = 974,948,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,948,014.03/35,703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,306.58

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