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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.73, 49,329.35 and 19,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.73, 49,329.35 and 19,829.19 is: 27,365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.73 : 49,329.35 = 19,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.73/49,329.35 = 19,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.73x = 49,329.35 × 19,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.73x = 978,160,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,160,954.58/35,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,365.18

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