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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,710.83, 49,279.59 and 19,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,710.83, 49,279.59 and 19,795.50 is: 27,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,710.83 : 49,279.59 = 19,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,710.83/49,279.59 = 19,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,710.83x = 49,279.59 × 19,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,710.83x = 975,514,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,514,123.85/35,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,317.04

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