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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.39, 48,477.06 and 20,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.39, 48,477.06 and 20,022.33 is: 27,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.39 : 48,477.06 = 20,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.39/48,477.06 = 20,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.39x = 48,477.06 × 20,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.39x = 970,623,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,623,692.75/35,127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.53

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