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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.85, 49,335.33 and 19,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.85, 49,335.33 and 19,835.98 is: 27,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.85 : 49,335.33 = 19,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.85/49,335.33 = 19,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.85x = 49,335.33 × 19,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.85x = 978,614,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,614,619.17/35,751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.42

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