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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,934.46, 49,588.86 and 19,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,934.46, 49,588.86 and 19,801.23 is: 27,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,934.46 : 49,588.86 = 19,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,934.46/49,588.86 = 19,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,934.46x = 49,588.86 × 19,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,934.46x = 981,920,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,920,617.62/35,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,325.32

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