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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.62, 52,534.53 and 20,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.62, 52,534.53 and 20,233.74 is: 30,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.62 : 52,534.53 = 20,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.62/52,534.53 = 20,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.62x = 52,534.53 × 20,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.62x = 1,062,970,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,970,021.04/35,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,334.50

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