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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.19, 52,495.96 and 20,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.19, 52,495.96 and 20,217.13 is: 30,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.19 : 52,495.96 = 20,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.19/52,495.96 = 20,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.19x = 52,495.96 × 20,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.19x = 1,061,317,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,317,454.70/35,053.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,277.34

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