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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.48, 52,930.14 and 20,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.48, 52,930.14 and 20,475 is: 30,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.48 : 52,930.14 = 20,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.48/52,930.14 = 20,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.48x = 52,930.14 × 20,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.48x = 1,083,744,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,744,616.50/35,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,739.75

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