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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,095.38, 52,628.08 and 20,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,095.38, 52,628.08 and 20,314.50 is: 30,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,095.38 : 52,628.08 = 20,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,095.38/52,628.08 = 20,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,095.38x = 52,628.08 × 20,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,095.38x = 1,069,113,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,113,131.16/35,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,463.07

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