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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.92, 48,558.24 and 20,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.92, 48,558.24 and 20,855.52 is: 28,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.92 : 48,558.24 = 20,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.92/48,558.24 = 20,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.92x = 48,558.24 × 20,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.92x = 1,012,707,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,707,345.48/35,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,771.80

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