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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.86, 49,676.92 and 20,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.86, 49,676.92 and 20,082.30 is: 27,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.86 : 49,676.92 = 20,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.86/49,676.92 = 20,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.86x = 49,676.92 × 20,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.86x = 997,626,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,626,810.52/35,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,713.50

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