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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,755.20, 49,338.45 and 19,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,755.20, 49,338.45 and 19,839.24 is: 27,376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,755.20 : 49,338.45 = 19,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,755.20/49,338.45 = 19,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,755.20x = 49,338.45 × 19,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,755.20x = 978,837,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,837,350.78/35,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.08

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