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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,397.09, 48,849.99 and 20,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,397.09, 48,849.99 and 20,292.26 is: 28,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,397.09 : 48,849.99 = 20,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,397.09/48,849.99 = 20,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,397.09x = 48,849.99 × 20,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,397.09x = 991,276,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,276,453.83/35,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,004.46

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