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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.82, 49,395.96 and 19,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.82, 49,395.96 and 19,876.86 is: 27,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.82 : 49,395.96 = 19,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.82/49,395.96 = 19,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.82x = 49,395.96 × 19,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.82x = 981,836,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,836,581.49/35,792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,431.10

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