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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901, 49,546.62 and 20,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901, 49,546.62 and 20,997 is: 28,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901 : 49,546.62 = 20,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901/49,546.62 = 20,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901x = 49,546.62 × 20,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901x = 1,040,330,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,330,380.14/35,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,977.75

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