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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.83, 49,689.99 and 20,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.83, 49,689.99 and 20,092.20 is: 27,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.83 : 49,689.99 = 20,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.83/49,689.99 = 20,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.83x = 49,689.99 × 20,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.83x = 998,381,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,381,217.08/36,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,724.47

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