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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.66, 52,626.90 and 20,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.66, 52,626.90 and 20,295 is: 30,452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.66 : 52,626.90 = 20,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.66/52,626.90 = 20,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.66x = 52,626.90 × 20,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.66x = 1,068,062,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,062,935.50/35,073.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.00

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