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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,985.57, 49,660.61 and 19,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,985.57, 49,660.61 and 19,852.80 is: 27,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,985.57 : 49,660.61 = 19,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,985.57/49,660.61 = 19,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,985.57x = 49,660.61 × 19,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,985.57x = 985,902,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,902,058.94/35,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,397.15

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