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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,862.06, 49,492.71 and 19,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,862.06, 49,492.71 and 19,947.54 is: 27,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,862.06 : 49,492.71 = 19,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,862.06/49,492.71 = 19,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,862.06x = 49,492.71 × 19,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,862.06x = 987,257,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,257,812.43/35,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,529.31

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