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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.86, 49,347.98 and 19,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.86, 49,347.98 and 19,844.04 is: 27,384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.86 : 49,347.98 = 19,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.86/49,347.98 = 19,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.86x = 49,347.98 × 19,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.86x = 979,263,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,263,289.04/35,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.43

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