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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.05, 49,668.69 and 19,859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.05, 49,668.69 and 19,859.51 is: 27,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.05 : 49,668.69 = 19,859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.05/49,668.69 = 19,859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.05x = 49,668.69 × 19,859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.05x = 986,395,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,395,597.40/35,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,405.93

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