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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.98, 49,633.34 and 19,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.98, 49,633.34 and 19,834.29 is: 27,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.98 : 49,633.34 = 19,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.98/49,633.34 = 19,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.98x = 49,633.34 × 19,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.98x = 984,442,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,442,108.81/35,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.72

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