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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.43, 48,793.72 and 20,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.43, 48,793.72 and 20,051.34 is: 27,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.43 : 48,793.72 = 20,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.43/48,793.72 = 20,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.43x = 48,793.72 × 20,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.43x = 978,379,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,379,469.58/35,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,664.07

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