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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.41, 48,671.01 and 20,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.41, 48,671.01 and 20,160.27 is: 27,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.41 : 48,671.01 = 20,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.41/48,671.01 = 20,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.41x = 48,671.01 × 20,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.41x = 981,220,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,220,702.77/35,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,823.10

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