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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.70, 49,360.86 and 19,852.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,768.70, 49,360.86 and 19,852.74 is: 27,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.70 : 49,360.86 = 19,852.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.70/49,360.86 = 19,852.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.70x = 49,360.86 × 19,852.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.70x = 979,948,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,948,319.76/35,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,396.81

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