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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.34, 48,668.97 and 20,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.34, 48,668.97 and 20,160.22 is: 27,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.34 : 48,668.97 = 20,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.34/48,668.97 = 20,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.34x = 48,668.97 × 20,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.34x = 981,177,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,177,142.37/35,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,820.34

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