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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.93, 49,667.96 and 19,860.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.93, 49,667.96 and 19,860.43 is: 27,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.93 : 49,667.96 = 19,860.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.93/49,667.96 = 19,860.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.93x = 49,667.96 × 19,860.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.93x = 986,427,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,427,042.82/35,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.13

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