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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.22, 49,616.88 and 20,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.22, 49,616.88 and 20,039.22 is: 27,654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.22 : 49,616.88 = 20,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.22/49,616.88 = 20,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.22x = 49,616.88 × 20,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.22x = 994,283,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,283,574.03/35,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,654.16

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