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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.62, 52,235.52 and 20,031.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.62, 52,235.52 and 20,031.57 is: 30,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.62 : 52,235.52 = 20,031.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.62/52,235.52 = 20,031.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.62x = 52,235.52 × 20,031.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.62x = 1,046,359,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,359,475.37/34,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,009.49

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