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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,123.49, 48,469.93 and 20,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,123.49, 48,469.93 and 20,017.06 is: 27,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,123.49 : 48,469.93 = 20,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,123.49/48,469.93 = 20,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,123.49x = 48,469.93 × 20,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,123.49x = 970,225,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,225,325.79/35,123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.26

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