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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.85, 49,337.96 and 19,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.85, 49,337.96 and 19,837.41 is: 27,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.85 : 49,337.96 = 19,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.85/49,337.96 = 19,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.85x = 49,337.96 × 19,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.85x = 978,737,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,737,241.90/35,747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.91

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