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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.93, 48,465.84 and 20,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.93, 48,465.84 and 20,015.04 is: 27,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.93 : 48,465.84 = 20,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.93/48,465.84 = 20,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.93x = 48,465.84 × 20,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.93x = 970,045,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,045,726.23/35,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.31

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