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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.34, 52,682.25 and 20,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.34, 52,682.25 and 20,355.02 is: 30,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.34 : 52,682.25 = 20,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.34/52,682.25 = 20,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.34x = 52,682.25 × 20,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.34x = 1,072,348,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,348,252.40/35,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.06

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