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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,764.94, 49,353.28 and 19,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,764.94, 49,353.28 and 19,848.62 is: 27,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,764.94 : 49,353.28 = 19,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,764.94/49,353.28 = 19,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,764.94x = 49,353.28 × 19,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,764.94x = 979,594,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,594,204.09/35,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.79

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