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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,974.18, 49,644.98 and 19,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,974.18, 49,644.98 and 19,843.34 is: 27,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,974.18 : 49,644.98 = 19,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,974.18/49,644.98 = 19,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,974.18x = 49,644.98 × 19,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,974.18x = 985,122,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,122,217.43/35,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.15

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