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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.64, 49,632.94 and 20,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.64, 49,632.94 and 20,050.76 is: 27,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.64 : 49,632.94 = 20,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.64/49,632.94 = 20,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.64x = 49,632.94 × 20,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.64x = 995,178,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,178,168.03/35,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,669.48

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