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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.26, 52,625.92 and 20,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.26, 52,625.92 and 20,101.80 is: 30,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.26 : 52,625.92 = 20,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.26/52,625.92 = 20,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.26x = 52,625.92 × 20,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.26x = 1,057,875,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,875,718.66/35,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,104.38

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