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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,926.96, 48,198.36 and 20,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,926.96, 48,198.36 and 20,022 is: 27,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,926.96 : 48,198.36 = 20,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,926.96/48,198.36 = 20,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,926.96x = 48,198.36 × 20,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,926.96x = 965,027,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,027,563.92/34,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,629.88

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