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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.31, 48,739.86 and 20,209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.31, 48,739.86 and 20,209.59 is: 27,894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.31 : 48,739.86 = 20,209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.31/48,739.86 = 20,209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.31x = 48,739.86 × 20,209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.31x = 985,012,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,012,587.26/35,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,894.31

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