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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.38, 49,331.44 and 19,831.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.38, 49,331.44 and 19,831.83 is: 27,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.38 : 49,331.44 = 19,831.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.38/49,331.44 = 19,831.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.38x = 49,331.44 × 19,831.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.38x = 978,332,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,332,731.74/35,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,367.96

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