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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.67, 48,328.43 and 20,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.67, 48,328.43 and 20,682.89 is: 28,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.67 : 48,328.43 = 20,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.67/48,328.43 = 20,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.67x = 48,328.43 × 20,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.67x = 999,571,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,571,256.51/35,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,532.55

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