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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.34, 48,663.45 and 20,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.34, 48,663.45 and 20,156.22 is: 27,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.34 : 48,663.45 = 20,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.34/48,663.45 = 20,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.34x = 48,663.45 × 20,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.34x = 980,871,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,871,204.16/35,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,814.82

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