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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,765.62, 49,359.66 and 19,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,765.62, 49,359.66 and 19,853.14 is: 27,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,765.62 : 49,359.66 = 19,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,765.62/49,359.66 = 19,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,765.62x = 49,359.66 × 19,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,765.62x = 979,944,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,944,240.33/35,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.06

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