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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.83, 48,493.92 and 20,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.83, 48,493.92 and 20,033.01 is: 27,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.83 : 48,493.92 = 20,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.83/48,493.92 = 20,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.83x = 48,493.92 × 20,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.83x = 971,479,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,479,184.30/35,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,645.31

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