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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.12, 52,536.78 and 20,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.12, 52,536.78 and 20,235.24 is: 30,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.12 : 52,536.78 = 20,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.12/52,536.78 = 20,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.12x = 52,536.78 × 20,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.12x = 1,063,094,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,094,352.13/35,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,336.75

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