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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.33, 48,329.62 and 20,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.33, 48,329.62 and 20,683.40 is: 28,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.33 : 48,329.62 = 20,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.33/48,329.62 = 20,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.33x = 48,329.62 × 20,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.33x = 999,620,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,620,568.95/35,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,533.41

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