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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.64, 48,620.34 and 20,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.64, 48,620.34 and 20,325 is: 28,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.64 : 48,620.34 = 20,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.64/48,620.34 = 20,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.64x = 48,620.34 × 20,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.64x = 988,208,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,208,410.50/35,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,044.11

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