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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,852.79, 49,476.21 and 19,936.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,852.79, 49,476.21 and 19,936.89 is: 27,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,852.79 : 49,476.21 = 19,936.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,852.79/49,476.21 = 19,936.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,852.79x = 49,476.21 × 19,936.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,852.79x = 986,401,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,401,756.39/35,852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.55

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