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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,748.73, 49,332.40 and 19,832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,748.73, 49,332.40 and 19,832.77 is: 27,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,748.73 : 49,332.40 = 19,832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,748.73/49,332.40 = 19,832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,748.73x = 49,332.40 × 19,832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,748.73x = 978,398,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,398,142.75/35,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.75

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