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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,791.23, 49,390.92 and 19,875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,791.23, 49,390.92 and 19,875.27 is: 27,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,791.23 : 49,390.92 = 19,875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,791.23/49,390.92 = 19,875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,791.23x = 49,390.92 × 19,875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,791.23x = 981,657,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,657,870.55/35,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.33

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