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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.52, 49,333.27 and 19,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.52, 49,333.27 and 19,832.08 is: 27,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.52 : 49,333.27 = 19,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.52/49,333.27 = 19,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.52x = 49,333.27 × 19,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.52x = 978,381,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,381,357.30/35,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.21

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