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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.94, 48,725.49 and 20,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.94, 48,725.49 and 20,001.40 is: 27,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.94 : 48,725.49 = 20,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.94/48,725.49 = 20,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.94x = 48,725.49 × 20,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.94x = 974,578,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,578,015.69/35,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.20

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