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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.26, 48,466.38 and 20,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.26, 48,466.38 and 20,015.38 is: 27,623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.26 : 48,466.38 = 20,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.26/48,466.38 = 20,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.26x = 48,466.38 × 20,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.26x = 970,073,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,073,012.92/35,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.82

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