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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.63, 48,672.37 and 20,165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.63, 48,672.37 and 20,165.85 is: 27,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.63 : 48,672.37 = 20,165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.63/48,672.37 = 20,165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.63x = 48,672.37 × 20,165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.63x = 981,519,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,519,612.61/35,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,824.30

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