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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.52, 49,305.96 and 19,813.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.52, 49,305.96 and 19,813.92 is: 27,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.52 : 49,305.96 = 19,813.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.52/49,305.96 = 19,813.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.52x = 49,305.96 × 19,813.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.52x = 976,944,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,944,346.96/35,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,342.78

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