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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.96, 49,009.50 and 20,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.96, 49,009.50 and 20,607 is: 28,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.96 : 49,009.50 = 20,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.96/49,009.50 = 20,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.96x = 49,009.50 × 20,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.96x = 1,009,938,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,938,766.50/35,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,439.40

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