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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.70, 52,863.54 and 20,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.70, 52,863.54 and 20,466.34 is: 30,689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.70 : 52,863.54 = 20,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.70/52,863.54 = 20,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.70x = 52,863.54 × 20,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.70x = 1,081,922,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,922,974.34/35,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.63

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