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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,802.65, 49,407.04 and 19,886.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,802.65, 49,407.04 and 19,886.69 is: 27,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,802.65 : 49,407.04 = 19,886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,802.65/49,407.04 = 19,886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,802.65x = 49,407.04 × 19,886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,802.65x = 982,542,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,542,488.30/35,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.29

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