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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.25, 48,588.77 and 20,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.25, 48,588.77 and 20,305.25 is: 28,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.25 : 48,588.77 = 20,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.25/48,588.77 = 20,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.25x = 48,588.77 × 20,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.25x = 986,607,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,607,020.52/35,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,021.25

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