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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,112.83, 48,458.93 and 20,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,112.83, 48,458.93 and 20,007.54 is: 27,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,112.83 : 48,458.93 = 20,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,112.83/48,458.93 = 20,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,112.83x = 48,458.93 × 20,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,112.83x = 969,543,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,543,880.29/35,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,612.24

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