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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.56, 48,609.45 and 20,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.56, 48,609.45 and 20,115.26 is: 27,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.56 : 48,609.45 = 20,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.56/48,609.45 = 20,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.56x = 48,609.45 × 20,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.56x = 977,791,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,791,886.02/35,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,758.02

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