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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.47, 48,650.72 and 20,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.47, 48,650.72 and 20,146.97 is: 27,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.47 : 48,650.72 = 20,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.47/48,650.72 = 20,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.47x = 48,650.72 × 20,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.47x = 980,164,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,164,252.33/35,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,802.55

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