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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.13, 48,629.77 and 20,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.13, 48,629.77 and 20,134.37 is: 27,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.13 : 48,629.77 = 20,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.13/48,629.77 = 20,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.13x = 48,629.77 × 20,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.13x = 979,129,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,129,853.43/35,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,786.88

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