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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.63, 49,577.50 and 20,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.63, 49,577.50 and 20,009.07 is: 27,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.63 : 49,577.50 = 20,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.63/49,577.50 = 20,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.63x = 49,577.50 × 20,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.63x = 991,999,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,999,617.90/35,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,613.36

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