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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.30, 49,667.66 and 19,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.30, 49,667.66 and 19,858.76 is: 27,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.30 : 49,667.66 = 19,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.30/49,667.66 = 19,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.30x = 49,667.66 × 19,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.30x = 986,337,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,337,927.10/35,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,404.90

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