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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.08, 49,647.96 and 20,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.08, 49,647.96 and 20,063.28 is: 27,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.08 : 49,647.96 = 20,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.08/49,647.96 = 20,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.08x = 49,647.96 × 20,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.08x = 996,100,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,100,922.91/35,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,687.10

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