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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.78, 49,337.84 and 19,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.78, 49,337.84 and 19,837.35 is: 27,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.78 : 49,337.84 = 19,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.78/49,337.84 = 19,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.78x = 49,337.84 × 19,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.78x = 978,731,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,731,901.14/35,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.82

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