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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.76, 49,337.82 and 19,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.76, 49,337.82 and 19,837.33 is: 27,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.76 : 49,337.82 = 19,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.76/49,337.82 = 19,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.76x = 49,337.82 × 19,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.76x = 978,730,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,730,616.82/35,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.80

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