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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.72, 48,314.88 and 20,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.72, 48,314.88 and 20,106.72 is: 27,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.72 : 48,314.88 = 20,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.72/48,314.88 = 20,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.72x = 48,314.88 × 20,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.72x = 971,453,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,453,763.99/35,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,747.32

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