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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.91, 48,729.59 and 20,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.91, 48,729.59 and 20,004.37 is: 27,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.91 : 48,729.59 = 20,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.91/48,729.59 = 20,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.91x = 48,729.59 × 20,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.91x = 974,804,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,804,748.31/35,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,599.30

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