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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.08, 49,646.58 and 20,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.08, 49,646.58 and 20,062.28 is: 27,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.08 : 49,646.58 = 20,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.08/49,646.58 = 20,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.08x = 49,646.58 × 20,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.08x = 996,023,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,023,589.00/35,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,685.72

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