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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,910.76, 49,555.98 and 19,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,910.76, 49,555.98 and 19,994.88 is: 27,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,910.76 : 49,555.98 = 19,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,910.76/49,555.98 = 19,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,910.76x = 49,555.98 × 19,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,910.76x = 990,865,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,865,873.38/35,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.45

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