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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.61, 48,728.51 and 20,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.61, 48,728.51 and 20,003.29 is: 27,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.61 : 48,728.51 = 20,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.61/48,728.51 = 20,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.61x = 48,728.51 × 20,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.61x = 974,730,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,730,323.16/35,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,599.77

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