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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.41, 48,615.78 and 20,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.41, 48,615.78 and 20,124.98 is: 27,773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.41 : 48,615.78 = 20,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.41/48,615.78 = 20,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.41x = 48,615.78 × 20,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.41x = 978,391,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,391,357.11/35,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,773.58

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