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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,771.98, 49,358.02 and 19,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,771.98, 49,358.02 and 19,853.06 is: 27,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,771.98 : 49,358.02 = 19,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,771.98/49,358.02 = 19,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,771.98x = 49,358.02 × 19,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,771.98x = 979,907,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,907,732.54/35,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.16

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