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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.94, 48,962.84 and 20,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.94, 48,962.84 and 20,363.96 is: 28,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.94 : 48,962.84 = 20,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.94/48,962.84 = 20,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.94x = 48,962.84 × 20,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.94x = 997,077,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,077,197.99/35,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,100.98

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