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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,381.76, 48,821.26 and 20,271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,381.76, 48,821.26 and 20,271.51 is: 27,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,381.76 : 48,821.26 = 20,271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,381.76/48,821.26 = 20,271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,381.76x = 48,821.26 × 20,271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,381.76x = 989,680,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,680,660.30/35,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.49

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