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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.77, 49,676.58 and 19,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.77, 49,676.58 and 19,865.25 is: 27,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.77 : 49,676.58 = 19,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.77/49,676.58 = 19,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.77x = 49,676.58 × 19,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.77x = 986,837,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,837,680.85/35,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,413.85

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