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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.67, 48,599.52 and 20,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.67, 48,599.52 and 20,102.92 is: 27,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.67 : 48,599.52 = 20,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.67/48,599.52 = 20,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.67x = 48,599.52 × 20,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.67x = 976,992,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,992,262.60/35,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,744.69

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