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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,788.54, 49,388.34 and 19,872.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,788.54, 49,388.34 and 19,872.94 is: 27,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,788.54 : 49,388.34 = 19,872.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,788.54/49,388.34 = 19,872.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,788.54x = 49,388.34 × 19,872.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,788.54x = 981,491,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,491,517.52/35,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.74

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