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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,712.49, 49,279.92 and 19,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,712.49, 49,279.92 and 19,795.58 is: 27,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,712.49 : 49,279.92 = 19,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,712.49/49,279.92 = 19,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,712.49x = 49,279.92 × 19,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,712.49x = 975,524,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,524,610.86/35,712.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,316.07

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