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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.61, 48,465.81 and 20,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.61, 48,465.81 and 20,014.90 is: 27,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.61 : 48,465.81 = 20,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.61/48,465.81 = 20,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.61x = 48,465.81 × 20,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.61x = 970,038,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,038,219.40/35,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,618.62

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