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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,822.21, 49,433.13 and 19,907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,822.21, 49,433.13 and 19,907.73 is: 27,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,822.21 : 49,433.13 = 19,907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,822.21/49,433.13 = 19,907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,822.21x = 49,433.13 × 19,907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,822.21x = 984,101,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,101,405.09/35,822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,471.83

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