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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,985.41, 49,659.63 and 19,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,985.41, 49,659.63 and 19,853.56 is: 27,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,985.41 : 49,659.63 = 19,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,985.41/49,659.63 = 19,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,985.41x = 49,659.63 × 19,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,985.41x = 985,920,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,920,263.75/35,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,397.77

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