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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,709.32, 49,277.52 and 19,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,709.32, 49,277.52 and 19,794.04 is: 27,315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,709.32 : 49,277.52 = 19,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,709.32/49,277.52 = 19,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,709.32x = 49,277.52 × 19,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,709.32x = 975,401,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,401,201.98/35,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,315.03

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