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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.94, 49,413.61 and 19,892.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.94, 49,413.61 and 19,892.87 is: 27,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.94 : 49,413.61 = 19,892.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.94/49,413.61 = 19,892.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.94x = 49,413.61 × 19,892.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.94x = 982,978,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,978,519.96/35,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,452.18

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