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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.38, 52,648.62 and 20,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.38, 52,648.62 and 20,324.13 is: 30,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.38 : 52,648.62 = 20,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.38/52,648.62 = 20,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.38x = 52,648.62 × 20,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.38x = 1,070,037,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,037,397.20/35,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.23

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