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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.85, 48,757.91 and 20,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.85, 48,757.91 and 20,227.26 is: 27,915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.85 : 48,757.91 = 20,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.85/48,757.91 = 20,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.85x = 48,757.91 × 20,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.85x = 986,238,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,238,821.49/35,329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,915.18

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