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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,097.62, 52,671.04 and 20,286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,097.62, 52,671.04 and 20,286.17 is: 30,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,097.62 : 52,671.04 = 20,286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,097.62/52,671.04 = 20,286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,097.62x = 52,671.04 × 20,286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,097.62x = 1,068,493,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,493,357.45/35,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.47

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