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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.73, 48,671.43 and 20,939.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.73, 48,671.43 and 20,939.29 is: 28,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.73 : 48,671.43 = 20,939.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.73/48,671.43 = 20,939.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.73x = 48,671.43 × 20,939.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.73x = 1,019,144,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,144,978.93/35,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.65

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