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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.53, 49,358.84 and 19,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.53, 49,358.84 and 19,851.57 is: 27,394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.53 : 49,358.84 = 19,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.53/49,358.84 = 19,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.53x = 49,358.84 × 19,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.53x = 979,850,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,850,368.12/35,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.97

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