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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763.67, 49,352.93 and 19,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763.67, 49,352.93 and 19,847.71 is: 27,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763.67 : 49,352.93 = 19,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763.67/49,352.93 = 19,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763.67x = 49,352.93 × 19,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763.67x = 979,542,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,542,543.05/35,763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.32

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