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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.32, 48,671.10 and 20,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.32, 48,671.10 and 20,160.36 is: 27,823.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.32 : 48,671.10 = 20,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.32/48,671.10 = 20,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.32x = 48,671.10 × 20,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.32x = 981,226,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,226,897.60/35,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,823.34

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