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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.74, 48,468.92 and 20,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.74, 48,468.92 and 20,016.30 is: 27,622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.74 : 48,468.92 = 20,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.74/48,468.92 = 20,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.74x = 48,468.92 × 20,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.74x = 970,168,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,168,343.31/35,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,622.23

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