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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.38, 52,637.46 and 20,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.38, 52,637.46 and 20,291.30 is: 30,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.38 : 52,637.46 = 20,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.38/52,637.46 = 20,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.38x = 52,637.46 × 20,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.38x = 1,068,082,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,082,492.10/35,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.18

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