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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.29, 48,669.93 and 20,164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.29, 48,669.93 and 20,164.41 is: 27,825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.29 : 48,669.93 = 20,164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.29/48,669.93 = 20,164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.29x = 48,669.93 × 20,164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.29x = 981,400,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,400,423.19/35,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,825.92

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