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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.56, 48,661.98 and 20,154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.56, 48,661.98 and 20,154.22 is: 27,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.56 : 48,661.98 = 20,154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.56/48,661.98 = 20,154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.56x = 48,661.98 × 20,154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.56x = 980,744,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,744,250.56/35,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,811.04

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