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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.39, 48,478.44 and 20,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.39, 48,478.44 and 20,023.33 is: 27,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.39 : 48,478.44 = 20,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.39/48,478.44 = 20,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.39x = 48,478.44 × 20,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.39x = 970,699,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,699,802.01/35,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.91

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