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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,782.33, 49,377.68 and 19,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,782.33, 49,377.68 and 19,865.75 is: 27,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,782.33 : 49,377.68 = 19,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,782.33/49,377.68 = 19,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,782.33x = 49,377.68 × 19,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,782.33x = 980,924,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,924,547.13/35,782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,413.66

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