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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.85, 49,325.67 and 19,828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.85, 49,325.67 and 19,828.98 is: 27,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.85 : 49,325.67 = 19,828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.85/49,325.67 = 19,828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.85x = 49,325.67 × 19,828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.85x = 978,077,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,077,723.92/35,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,362.76

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