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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.93, 49,481.53 and 19,940.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.93, 49,481.53 and 19,940.81 is: 27,516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.93 : 49,481.53 = 19,940.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.93/49,481.53 = 19,940.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.93x = 49,481.53 × 19,940.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.93x = 986,701,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,701,788.24/35,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,516.21

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