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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,764.68, 49,355.40 and 19,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,764.68, 49,355.40 and 19,849.14 is: 27,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,764.68 : 49,355.40 = 19,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,764.68/49,355.40 = 19,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,764.68x = 49,355.40 × 19,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,764.68x = 979,662,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,662,244.36/35,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.89

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