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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,714.76, 49,283.70 and 19,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,714.76, 49,283.70 and 19,579.48 is: 27,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,714.76 : 49,283.70 = 19,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,714.76/49,283.70 = 19,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,714.76x = 49,283.70 × 19,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,714.76x = 964,949,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,949,021.84/35,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,018.22

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