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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,713.52, 49,284.27 and 20,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,713.52, 49,284.27 and 20,606 is: 28,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,713.52 : 49,284.27 = 20,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,713.52/49,284.27 = 20,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,713.52x = 49,284.27 × 20,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,713.52x = 1,015,551,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,551,667.62/35,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,436.06

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