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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.64, 48,319.68 and 20,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.64, 48,319.68 and 20,674.24 is: 28,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.64 : 48,319.68 = 20,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.64/48,319.68 = 20,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.64x = 48,319.68 × 20,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.64x = 998,972,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,972,661.04/35,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,528.51

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