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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.69, 48,669.41 and 20,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.69, 48,669.41 and 20,160.68 is: 27,821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.69 : 48,669.41 = 20,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.69/48,669.41 = 20,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.69x = 48,669.41 × 20,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.69x = 981,208,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,208,572.87/35,267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,821.75

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