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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.50, 48,524.52 and 20,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.50, 48,524.52 and 20,263.14 is: 27,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.50 : 48,524.52 = 20,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.50/48,524.52 = 20,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.50x = 48,524.52 × 20,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.50x = 983,259,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,259,142.19/35,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.47

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