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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,723.96, 49,298.98 and 19,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,723.96, 49,298.98 and 19,808 is: 27,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,723.96 : 49,298.98 = 19,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,723.96/49,298.98 = 19,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,723.96x = 49,298.98 × 19,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,723.96x = 976,514,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,514,195.84/35,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,334.99

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