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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.06, 48,473.64 and 20,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.06, 48,473.64 and 20,020.38 is: 27,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.06 : 48,473.64 = 20,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.06/48,473.64 = 20,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.06x = 48,473.64 × 20,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.06x = 970,460,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,460,692.78/35,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,627.15

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