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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,802.20, 49,404.93 and 19,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,802.20, 49,404.93 and 19,885.70 is: 27,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,802.20 : 49,404.93 = 19,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,802.20/49,404.93 = 19,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,802.20x = 49,404.93 × 19,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,802.20x = 982,451,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,451,616.50/35,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.10

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