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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.79, 49,633.63 and 20,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.79, 49,633.63 and 20,050.83 is: 27,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.79 : 49,633.63 = 20,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.79/49,633.63 = 20,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.79x = 49,633.63 × 20,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.79x = 995,195,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,195,427.29/35,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,669.84

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