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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.62, 49,362.42 and 19,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.62, 49,362.42 and 19,855.14 is: 27,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.62 : 49,362.42 = 19,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.62/49,362.42 = 19,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.62x = 49,362.42 × 19,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.62x = 980,097,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,097,759.84/35,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.82

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