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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.16, 48,307.98 and 20,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.16, 48,307.98 and 20,103.16 is: 27,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.16 : 48,307.98 = 20,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.16/48,307.98 = 20,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.16x = 48,307.98 × 20,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.16x = 971,143,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,143,051.22/35,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,741.27

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