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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.64, 48,321.06 and 20,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.64, 48,321.06 and 20,675.24 is: 28,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.64 : 48,321.06 = 20,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.64/48,321.06 = 20,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.64x = 48,321.06 × 20,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.64x = 999,049,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,049,512.55/35,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.89

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