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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.24, 48,569.70 and 20,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.24, 48,569.70 and 20,086.36 is: 27,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.24 : 48,569.70 = 20,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.24/48,569.70 = 20,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.24x = 48,569.70 × 20,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.24x = 975,588,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,588,479.29/35,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.76

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