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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.08, 52,726.72 and 20,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.08, 52,726.72 and 20,375.24 is: 30,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.08 : 52,726.72 = 20,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.08/52,726.72 = 20,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.08x = 52,726.72 × 20,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.08x = 1,074,319,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,319,574.41/35,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,553.36

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