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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,929.28, 49,575.84 and 20,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,929.28, 49,575.84 and 20,013.32 is: 27,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,929.28 : 49,575.84 = 20,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,929.28/49,575.84 = 20,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,929.28x = 49,575.84 × 20,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,929.28x = 992,177,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,177,150.19/35,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.72

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