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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.63, 48,670.06 and 20,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.63, 48,670.06 and 20,160.47 is: 27,823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.63 : 48,670.06 = 20,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.63/48,670.06 = 20,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.63x = 48,670.06 × 20,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.63x = 981,211,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,211,450.30/35,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,823.45

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