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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.03, 48,641.07 and 20,149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.03, 48,641.07 and 20,149.48 is: 27,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.03 : 48,641.07 = 20,149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.03/48,641.07 = 20,149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.03x = 48,641.07 × 20,149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.03x = 980,092,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,092,403.51/35,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,802.44

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