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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.73, 48,859.68 and 20,305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.73, 48,859.68 and 20,305.93 is: 28,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.73 : 48,859.68 = 20,305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.73/48,859.68 = 20,305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.73x = 48,859.68 × 20,305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.73x = 992,141,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,141,241.90/35,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.35

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