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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.22, 48,523.83 and 20,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.22, 48,523.83 and 20,056.34 is: 27,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.22 : 48,523.83 = 20,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.22/48,523.83 = 20,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.22x = 48,523.83 × 20,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.22x = 973,210,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,210,478.68/35,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,678.52

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