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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.20, 52,504.96 and 20,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.20, 52,504.96 and 20,223.14 is: 30,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.20 : 52,504.96 = 20,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.20/52,504.96 = 20,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.20x = 52,504.96 × 20,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.20x = 1,061,815,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,815,156.77/35,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,286.35

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