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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.15, 48,627.68 and 20,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.15, 48,627.68 and 20,131.82 is: 27,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.15 : 48,627.68 = 20,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.15/48,627.68 = 20,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.15x = 48,627.68 × 20,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.15x = 978,963,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,963,600.12/35,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,782.14

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