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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.70, 48,465.60 and 20,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.70, 48,465.60 and 20,014.79 is: 27,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.70 : 48,465.60 = 20,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.70/48,465.60 = 20,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.70x = 48,465.60 × 20,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.70x = 970,028,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,028,806.22/35,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.01

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