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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,748.62, 49,338.99 and 19,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,748.62, 49,338.99 and 19,838.19 is: 27,379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,748.62 : 49,338.99 = 19,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,748.62/49,338.99 = 19,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,748.62x = 49,338.99 × 19,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,748.62x = 978,796,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,796,258.03/35,748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,379.98

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