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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.93, 48,622.59 and 20,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.93, 48,622.59 and 20,122.38 is: 27,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.93 : 48,622.59 = 20,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.93/48,622.59 = 20,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.93x = 48,622.59 × 20,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.93x = 978,402,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,402,232.56/35,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,769.54

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