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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.47, 49,679.45 and 20,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.47, 49,679.45 and 20,084.82 is: 27,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.47 : 49,679.45 = 20,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.47/49,679.45 = 20,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.47x = 49,679.45 × 20,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.47x = 997,802,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,802,810.95/35,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.15

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