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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.61, 48,757.53 and 20,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.61, 48,757.53 and 20,222.82 is: 27,905.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.61 : 48,757.53 = 20,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.61/48,757.53 = 20,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.61x = 48,757.53 × 20,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.61x = 986,014,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,014,752.83/35,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,905.86

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