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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.22, 52,625.86 and 20,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.22, 52,625.86 and 20,101.74 is: 30,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.22 : 52,625.86 = 20,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.22/52,625.86 = 20,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.22x = 52,625.86 × 20,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.22x = 1,057,871,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,871,355.00/35,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,104.29

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