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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.80, 52,438.68 and 20,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.80, 52,438.68 and 20,192.72 is: 30,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.80 : 52,438.68 = 20,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.80/52,438.68 = 20,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.80x = 52,438.68 × 20,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.80x = 1,058,879,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,879,582.41/35,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,240.91

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