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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.52, 49,673.49 and 19,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.52, 49,673.49 and 19,862.99 is: 27,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.52 : 49,673.49 = 19,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.52/49,673.49 = 19,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.52x = 49,673.49 × 19,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.52x = 986,663,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,663,898.56/35,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,410.74

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