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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.68, 49,414.73 and 19,892.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.68, 49,414.73 and 19,892.61 is: 27,452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.68 : 49,414.73 = 19,892.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.68/49,414.73 = 19,892.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.68x = 49,414.73 × 19,892.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.68x = 982,987,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,987,852.68/35,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,452.64

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