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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,827.13, 48,062.40 and 20,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,827.13, 48,062.40 and 20,488 is: 28,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,827.13 : 48,062.40 = 20,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,827.13/48,062.40 = 20,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,827.13x = 48,062.40 × 20,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,827.13x = 984,702,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,702,451.20/34,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,274.01

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