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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.06, 49,674.20 and 19,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.06, 49,674.20 and 19,863.50 is: 27,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.06 : 49,674.20 = 19,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.06/49,674.20 = 19,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.06x = 49,674.20 × 19,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.06x = 986,703,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,703,471.70/35,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.43

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