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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.16, 48,306.60 and 20,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.16, 48,306.60 and 20,102.16 is: 27,739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.16 : 48,306.60 = 20,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.16/48,306.60 = 20,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.16x = 48,306.60 × 20,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.16x = 971,067,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,067,002.26/35,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,739.89

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