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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,713.41, 49,287.44 and 19,803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,713.41, 49,287.44 and 19,803.03 is: 27,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,713.41 : 49,287.44 = 19,803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,713.41/49,287.44 = 19,803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,713.41x = 49,287.44 × 19,803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,713.41x = 976,040,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,040,553.93/35,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.81

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