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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.26, 48,610.09 and 20,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.26, 48,610.09 and 20,117.17 is: 27,763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.26 : 48,610.09 = 20,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.26/48,610.09 = 20,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.26x = 48,610.09 × 20,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.26x = 977,897,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,897,444.25/35,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,763.62

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