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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,898.77, 49,541.94 and 19,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,898.77, 49,541.94 and 19,984.25 is: 27,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,898.77 : 49,541.94 = 19,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,898.77/49,541.94 = 19,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,898.77x = 49,541.94 × 19,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,898.77x = 990,058,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,058,266.74/35,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,579.17

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