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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.85, 49,329.67 and 19,831.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.85, 49,329.67 and 19,831.43 is: 27,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.85 : 49,329.67 = 19,831.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.85/49,329.67 = 19,831.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.85x = 49,329.67 × 19,831.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.85x = 978,277,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,277,601.30/35,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.65

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