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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.54, 48,312.86 and 20,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.54, 48,312.86 and 20,652.64 is: 28,510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.54 : 48,312.86 = 20,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.54/48,312.86 = 20,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.54x = 48,312.86 × 20,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.54x = 997,787,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,787,880.91/34,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,510.23

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