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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.46, 49,358.63 and 19,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.46, 49,358.63 and 19,851.56 is: 27,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.46 : 49,358.63 = 19,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.46/49,358.63 = 19,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.46x = 49,358.63 × 19,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.46x = 979,845,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,845,458.91/35,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.89

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