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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,755.11, 49,341.89 and 19,839.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,755.11, 49,341.89 and 19,839.57 is: 27,378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,755.11 : 49,341.89 = 19,839.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,755.11/49,341.89 = 19,839.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,755.11x = 49,341.89 × 19,839.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,755.11x = 978,921,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,921,781.39/35,755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.51

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