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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,789.76, 49,388.22 and 19,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,789.76, 49,388.22 and 19,875.22 is: 27,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,789.76 : 49,388.22 = 19,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,789.76/49,388.22 = 19,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,789.76x = 49,388.22 × 19,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,789.76x = 981,601,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,601,737.91/35,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,426.89

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