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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763, 49,353.08 and 19,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763, 49,353.08 and 19,849.74 is: 27,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763 : 49,353.08 = 19,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763/49,353.08 = 19,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763x = 49,353.08 × 19,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763x = 979,645,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,645,706.95/35,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.72

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