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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,396.64, 48,839.52 and 20,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,396.64, 48,839.52 and 20,484 is: 28,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,396.64 : 48,839.52 = 20,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,396.64/48,839.52 = 20,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,396.64x = 48,839.52 × 20,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,396.64x = 1,000,428,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,428,727.68/35,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,263.38

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