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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.08, 48,357.48 and 20,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.08, 48,357.48 and 20,901 is: 28,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.08 : 48,357.48 = 20,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.08/48,357.48 = 20,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.08x = 48,357.48 × 20,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.08x = 1,010,719,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,719,689.48/35,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,829.04

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