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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.06, 48,710.74 and 20,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.06, 48,710.74 and 20,191.10 is: 27,864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.06 : 48,710.74 = 20,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.06/48,710.74 = 20,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.06x = 48,710.74 × 20,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.06x = 983,523,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,523,422.41/35,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,864.17

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