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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.76, 49,321.96 and 19,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.76, 49,321.96 and 19,826.04 is: 27,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.76 : 49,321.96 = 19,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.76/49,321.96 = 19,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.76x = 49,321.96 × 19,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.76x = 977,859,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,859,151.84/35,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.01

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