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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.62, 48,720.36 and 20,199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.62, 48,720.36 and 20,199.21 is: 27,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.62 : 48,720.36 = 20,199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.62/48,720.36 = 20,199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.62x = 48,720.36 × 20,199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.62x = 984,112,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,112,782.92/35,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,867.01

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