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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.70, 48,663.09 and 20,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.70, 48,663.09 and 20,165.30 is: 27,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.70 : 48,663.09 = 20,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.70/48,663.09 = 20,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.70x = 48,663.09 × 20,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.70x = 981,305,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,305,808.78/35,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,827.65

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