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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,921.46, 49,571.48 and 20,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,921.46, 49,571.48 and 20,006.10 is: 27,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,921.46 : 49,571.48 = 20,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,921.46/49,571.48 = 20,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,921.46x = 49,571.48 × 20,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,921.46x = 991,731,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,731,986.03/35,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,608.34

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