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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,320.91, 48,730.97 and 20,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,320.91, 48,730.97 and 20,005.37 is: 27,600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,320.91 : 48,730.97 = 20,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,320.91/48,730.97 = 20,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,320.91x = 48,730.97 × 20,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,320.91x = 974,881,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,881,085.31/35,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,600.68

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