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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.61, 48,538.68 and 20,058.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.61, 48,538.68 and 20,058.81 is: 27,683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.61 : 48,538.68 = 20,058.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.61/48,538.68 = 20,058.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.61x = 48,538.68 × 20,058.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.61x = 973,627,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,627,902.53/35,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.79

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