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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,734.76, 49,316.34 and 19,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,734.76, 49,316.34 and 19,819.88 is: 27,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,734.76 : 49,316.34 = 19,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,734.76/49,316.34 = 19,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,734.76x = 49,316.34 × 19,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,734.76x = 977,443,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,443,940.84/35,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,352.75

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