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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,707.53, 49,274.62 and 19,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,707.53, 49,274.62 and 19,791.84 is: 27,311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,707.53 : 49,274.62 = 19,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,707.53/49,274.62 = 19,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,707.53x = 49,274.62 × 19,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,707.53x = 975,235,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,235,345.62/35,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,311.76

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