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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258, 48,656.04 and 20,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258, 48,656.04 and 20,354 is: 28,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258 : 48,656.04 = 20,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258/48,656.04 = 20,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258x = 48,656.04 × 20,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258x = 990,345,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,345,038.16/35,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,088.52

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