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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,804.18, 48,007.92 and 20,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,804.18, 48,007.92 and 20,647 is: 28,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,804.18 : 48,007.92 = 20,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,804.18/48,007.92 = 20,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,804.18x = 48,007.92 × 20,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,804.18x = 991,219,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,219,524.24/34,804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,479.90

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