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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.08, 52,520.28 and 20,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.08, 52,520.28 and 20,224.24 is: 30,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.08 : 52,520.28 = 20,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.08/52,520.28 = 20,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.08x = 52,520.28 × 20,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.08x = 1,062,182,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,182,747.59/35,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,320.29

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