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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.98, 48,694.90 and 20,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.98, 48,694.90 and 20,173.54 is: 27,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.98 : 48,694.90 = 20,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.98/48,694.90 = 20,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.98x = 48,694.90 × 20,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.98x = 982,348,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,348,512.95/35,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,841.99

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