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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,872.04, 49,503.66 and 19,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,872.04, 49,503.66 and 19,957.16 is: 27,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,872.04 : 49,503.66 = 19,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,872.04/49,503.66 = 19,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,872.04x = 49,503.66 × 19,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,872.04x = 987,952,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,952,463.21/35,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.02

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