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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,749.62, 49,334.67 and 19,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,749.62, 49,334.67 and 19,834.34 is: 27,371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,749.62 : 49,334.67 = 19,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,749.62/49,334.67 = 19,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,749.62x = 49,334.67 × 19,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,749.62x = 978,520,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,520,371.89/35,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.49

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