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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.22, 52,545.51 and 20,235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.22, 52,545.51 and 20,235.83 is: 30,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.22 : 52,545.51 = 20,235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.22/52,545.51 = 20,235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.22x = 52,545.51 × 20,235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.22x = 1,063,301,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,301,744.90/35,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,329.60

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