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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.07, 52,391.41 and 20,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.07, 52,391.41 and 20,147.37 is: 30,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.07 : 52,391.41 = 20,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.07/52,391.41 = 20,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.07x = 52,391.41 × 20,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.07x = 1,055,549,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,549,122.09/34,969.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,185.22

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