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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,433.77, 48,897.68 and 20,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,433.77, 48,897.68 and 20,335.23 is: 28,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,433.77 : 48,897.68 = 20,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,433.77/48,897.68 = 20,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,433.77x = 48,897.68 × 20,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,433.77x = 994,345,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,345,467.59/35,433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,062.09

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