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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.52, 48,649.44 and 20,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.52, 48,649.44 and 20,147.64 is: 27,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.52 : 48,649.44 = 20,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.52/48,649.44 = 20,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.52x = 48,649.44 × 20,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.52x = 980,171,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,171,403.32/35,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,804.29

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