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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.78, 49,350.18 and 19,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.78, 49,350.18 and 19,844.36 is: 27,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.78 : 49,350.18 = 19,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.78/49,350.18 = 19,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.78x = 49,350.18 × 19,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.78x = 979,322,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,322,737.98/35,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.15

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