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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,755.08, 49,342.02 and 19,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,755.08, 49,342.02 and 19,842.09 is: 27,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,755.08 : 49,342.02 = 19,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,755.08/49,342.02 = 19,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,755.08x = 49,342.02 × 19,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,755.08x = 979,048,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,048,958.50/35,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,382.09

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