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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.52, 48,477.23 and 20,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.52, 48,477.23 and 20,022.46 is: 27,631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.52 : 48,477.23 = 20,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.52/48,477.23 = 20,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.52x = 48,477.23 × 20,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.52x = 970,633,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,633,206.26/35,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.71

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