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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.62, 49,363.80 and 19,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,768.62, 49,363.80 and 19,856.14 is: 27,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.62 : 49,363.80 = 19,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.62/49,363.80 = 19,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.62x = 49,363.80 × 19,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.62x = 980,174,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,174,523.73/35,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,403.20

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