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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.83, 48,371.33 and 20,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.83, 48,371.33 and 20,713.66 is: 28,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.83 : 48,371.33 = 20,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.83/48,371.33 = 20,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.83x = 48,371.33 × 20,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.83x = 1,001,947,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,947,432.85/35,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,581.48

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