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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,719.44, 49,292.60 and 19,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,719.44, 49,292.60 and 19,803.89 is: 27,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,719.44 : 49,292.60 = 19,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,719.44/49,292.60 = 19,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,719.44x = 49,292.60 × 19,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,719.44x = 976,184,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,184,882.73/35,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.23

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