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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.89, 48,758.47 and 20,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.89, 48,758.47 and 20,226.67 is: 27,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.89 : 48,758.47 = 20,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.89/48,758.47 = 20,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.89x = 48,758.47 × 20,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.89x = 986,221,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,221,482.39/35,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,911.49

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