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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.13, 48,670.02 and 20,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.13, 48,670.02 and 20,161.12 is: 27,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.13 : 48,670.02 = 20,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.13/48,670.02 = 20,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.13x = 48,670.02 × 20,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.13x = 981,242,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,242,113.62/35,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,822.35

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