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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.19, 49,571.83 and 20,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.19, 49,571.83 and 20,010.12 is: 27,611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.19 : 49,571.83 = 20,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.19/49,571.83 = 20,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.19x = 49,571.83 × 20,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.19x = 991,938,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,938,266.92/35,924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,611.99

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