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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.24, 52,858.62 and 20,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.24, 52,858.62 and 20,463.69 is: 30,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.24 : 52,858.62 = 20,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.24/52,858.62 = 20,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.24x = 52,858.62 × 20,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.24x = 1,081,682,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,682,413.51/35,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.82

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