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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.22, 48,759.69 and 20,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.22, 48,759.69 and 20,225.82 is: 27,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.22 : 48,759.69 = 20,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.22/48,759.69 = 20,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.22x = 48,759.69 × 20,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.22x = 986,204,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,204,713.20/35,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,911.54

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