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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.69, 49,331.88 and 19,832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.69, 49,331.88 and 19,832.15 is: 27,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.69 : 49,331.88 = 19,832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.69/49,331.88 = 19,832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.69x = 49,331.88 × 19,832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.69x = 978,356,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,356,898.12/35,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.39

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