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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,802.46, 49,407.38 and 19,888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,802.46, 49,407.38 and 19,888.39 is: 27,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,802.46 : 49,407.38 = 19,888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,802.46/49,407.38 = 19,888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,802.46x = 49,407.38 × 19,888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,802.46x = 982,633,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,633,142.88/35,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.97

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