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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.88, 49,674.31 and 20,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.88, 49,674.31 and 20,080.33 is: 27,710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.88 : 49,674.31 = 20,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.88/49,674.31 = 20,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.88x = 49,674.31 × 20,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.88x = 997,476,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,476,537.32/35,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,710.85

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