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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326, 52,919.74 and 20,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326, 52,919.74 and 20,503.84 is: 30,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326 : 52,919.74 = 20,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326/52,919.74 = 20,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326x = 52,919.74 × 20,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326x = 1,085,057,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,057,881.80/35,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.56

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