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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,784.08, 49,382.88 and 19,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,784.08, 49,382.88 and 19,652 is: 27,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,784.08 : 49,382.88 = 19,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,784.08/49,382.88 = 19,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,784.08x = 49,382.88 × 19,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,784.08x = 970,472,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,472,357.76/35,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,120.23

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