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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.72, 49,628.34 and 20,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.72, 49,628.34 and 20,049.54 is: 27,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.72 : 49,628.34 = 20,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.72/49,628.34 = 20,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.72x = 49,628.34 × 20,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.72x = 995,025,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,025,387.96/35,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,669.02

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