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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,304.96, 48,711.54 and 20,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,304.96, 48,711.54 and 20,961 is: 28,920.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,304.96 : 48,711.54 = 20,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,304.96/48,711.54 = 20,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,304.96x = 48,711.54 × 20,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,304.96x = 1,021,042,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,042,589.94/35,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,920.66

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