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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763.94, 49,353.78 and 19,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763.94, 49,353.78 and 19,848.34 is: 27,390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763.94 : 49,353.78 = 19,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763.94/49,353.78 = 19,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763.94x = 49,353.78 × 19,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763.94x = 979,590,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,590,605.73/35,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.46

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