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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,774.59, 49,371.23 and 20,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,774.59, 49,371.23 and 20,667.89 is: 28,523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,774.59 : 49,371.23 = 20,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,774.59/49,371.23 = 20,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,774.59x = 49,371.23 × 20,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,774.59x = 1,020,399,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,399,150.80/35,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,523.01

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