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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376, 48,818.88 and 20,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376, 48,818.88 and 20,472 is: 28,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376 : 48,818.88 = 20,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376/48,818.88 = 20,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376x = 48,818.88 × 20,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376x = 999,420,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,420,111.36/35,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,251.36

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