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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.55, 49,309.79 and 19,819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.55, 49,309.79 and 19,819.13 is: 27,352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.55 : 49,309.79 = 19,819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.55/49,309.79 = 19,819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.55x = 49,309.79 × 19,819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.55x = 977,276,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,276,792.64/35,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,352.06

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