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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.25, 48,667.43 and 20,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.25, 48,667.43 and 20,159.24 is: 27,819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.25 : 48,667.43 = 20,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.25/48,667.43 = 20,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.25x = 48,667.43 × 20,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.25x = 981,098,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,098,523.22/35,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,819.76

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