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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,988.52, 49,664.24 and 20,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,988.52, 49,664.24 and 20,074 is: 27,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,988.52 : 49,664.24 = 20,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,988.52/49,664.24 = 20,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,988.52x = 49,664.24 × 20,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,988.52x = 996,959,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,959,953.76/35,988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,702.17

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