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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.23, 48,291.72 and 20,260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.23, 48,291.72 and 20,260.39 is: 27,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.23 : 48,291.72 = 20,260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.23/48,291.72 = 20,260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.23x = 48,291.72 × 20,260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.23x = 978,409,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,409,236.74/35,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,951.17

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