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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,717.53, 49,291.36 and 19,803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,717.53, 49,291.36 and 19,803.46 is: 27,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,717.53 : 49,291.36 = 19,803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,717.53/49,291.36 = 19,803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,717.53x = 49,291.36 × 19,803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,717.53x = 976,139,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,139,476.11/35,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.42

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