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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.17, 52,621.30 and 20,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.17, 52,621.30 and 20,098.69 is: 30,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.17 : 52,621.30 = 20,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.17/52,621.30 = 20,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.17x = 52,621.30 × 20,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.17x = 1,057,619,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,619,095.60/35,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.73

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