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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.85, 48,667.89 and 20,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.85, 48,667.89 and 20,160.97 is: 27,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.85 : 48,667.89 = 20,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.85/48,667.89 = 20,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.85x = 48,667.89 × 20,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.85x = 981,191,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,191,870.25/35,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,822.72

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