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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.54, 52,481.79 and 20,193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.54, 52,481.79 and 20,193.86 is: 30,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.54 : 52,481.79 = 20,193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.54/52,481.79 = 20,193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.54x = 52,481.79 × 20,193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.54x = 1,059,809,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,809,707.89/35,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,266.84

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