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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.22, 52,621.37 and 20,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.22, 52,621.37 and 20,098.74 is: 30,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.22 : 52,621.37 = 20,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.22/52,621.37 = 20,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.22x = 52,621.37 × 20,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.22x = 1,057,623,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,623,133.58/35,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.80

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