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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.53, 49,329.80 and 19,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.53, 49,329.80 and 19,830.73 is: 27,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.53 : 49,329.80 = 19,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.53/49,329.80 = 19,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.53x = 49,329.80 × 19,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.53x = 978,245,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,245,944.75/35,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,367.71

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