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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.53, 49,667.99 and 19,858.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.53, 49,667.99 and 19,858.99 is: 27,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.53 : 49,667.99 = 19,858.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.53/49,667.99 = 19,858.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.53x = 49,667.99 × 19,858.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.53x = 986,356,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,356,116.73/35,991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,405.23

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