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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.29, 48,538.89 and 20,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.29, 48,538.89 and 20,066.67 is: 27,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.29 : 48,538.89 = 20,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.29/48,538.89 = 20,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.29x = 48,538.89 × 20,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.29x = 974,013,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,013,887.80/35,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,694.22

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