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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.69, 52,836.80 and 20,448.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.69, 52,836.80 and 20,448.45 is: 30,632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.69 : 52,836.80 = 20,448.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.69/52,836.80 = 20,448.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.69x = 52,836.80 × 20,448.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.69x = 1,080,430,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,430,560.72/35,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,632.54

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