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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,757.91, 49,344.42 and 19,841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,757.91, 49,344.42 and 19,841.41 is: 27,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,757.91 : 49,344.42 = 19,841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,757.91/49,344.42 = 19,841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,757.91x = 49,344.42 × 19,841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,757.91x = 979,062,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,062,868.43/35,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,380.32

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