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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064, 48,388.32 and 20,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064, 48,388.32 and 20,160 is: 27,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064 : 48,388.32 = 20,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064/48,388.32 = 20,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064x = 48,388.32 × 20,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064x = 975,508,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,508,531.20/35,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,820.80

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