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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.88, 48,997.88 and 20,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.88, 48,997.88 and 20,399 is: 28,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.88 : 48,997.88 = 20,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.88/48,997.88 = 20,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.88x = 48,997.88 × 20,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.88x = 999,507,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,507,754.12/35,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,152.07

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