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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,852.16, 48,096.96 and 20,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,852.16, 48,096.96 and 20,513 is: 28,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,852.16 : 48,096.96 = 20,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,852.16/48,096.96 = 20,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,852.16x = 48,096.96 × 20,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,852.16x = 986,612,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,612,940.48/34,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,308.52

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