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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.83, 49,646.93 and 20,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.83, 49,646.93 and 20,063.97 is: 27,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.83 : 49,646.93 = 20,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.83/49,646.93 = 20,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.83x = 49,646.93 × 20,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.83x = 996,114,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,114,413.79/35,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,687.67

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