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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.95, 52,397.22 and 20,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.95, 52,397.22 and 20,151.24 is: 30,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.95 : 52,397.22 = 20,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.95/52,397.22 = 20,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.95x = 52,397.22 × 20,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.95x = 1,055,868,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,868,955.55/34,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,191.02

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