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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.39, 49,351.48 and 19,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,768.39, 49,351.48 and 19,848.85 is: 27,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.39 : 49,351.48 = 19,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.39/49,351.48 = 19,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.39x = 49,351.48 × 19,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.39x = 979,569,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,569,950.80/35,768.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.47

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