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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.29, 48,575.75 and 20,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.29, 48,575.75 and 20,092.22 is: 27,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.29 : 48,575.75 = 20,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.29/48,575.75 = 20,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.29x = 48,575.75 × 20,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.29x = 975,994,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,994,555.20/35,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,729.25

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