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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622, 49,157.40 and 20,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622, 49,157.40 and 20,311.32 is: 28,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622 : 49,157.40 = 20,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622/49,157.40 = 20,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622x = 49,157.40 × 20,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622x = 998,451,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,451,681.77/35,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,029.07

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