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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.18, 49,667.25 and 20,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.18, 49,667.25 and 20,075.22 is: 27,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.18 : 49,667.25 = 20,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.18/49,667.25 = 20,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.18x = 49,667.25 × 20,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.18x = 997,080,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,080,970.55/35,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,703.48

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