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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.19, 49,676.10 and 20,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.19, 49,676.10 and 20,083.74 is: 27,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.19 : 49,676.10 = 20,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.19/49,676.10 = 20,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.19x = 49,676.10 × 20,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.19x = 997,681,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,681,727.99/35,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,716.32

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