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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.63, 49,321.63 and 19,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.63, 49,321.63 and 19,825.74 is: 27,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.63 : 49,321.63 = 19,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.63/49,321.63 = 19,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.63x = 49,321.63 × 19,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.63x = 977,837,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,837,812.76/35,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,358.51

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