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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.98, 52,543.86 and 20,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.98, 52,543.86 and 20,235.24 is: 30,328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.98 : 52,543.86 = 20,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.98/52,543.86 = 20,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.98x = 52,543.86 × 20,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.98x = 1,063,237,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,237,617.63/35,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,328.84

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