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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.07, 49,332.73 and 19,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.07, 49,332.73 and 19,833.64 is: 27,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.07 : 49,332.73 = 19,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.07/49,332.73 = 19,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.07x = 49,332.73 × 19,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.07x = 978,447,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,447,607.04/35,744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.70

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