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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327, 52,921.24 and 20,504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327, 52,921.24 and 20,504.84 is: 30,717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327 : 52,921.24 = 20,504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327/52,921.24 = 20,504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327x = 52,921.24 × 20,504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327x = 1,085,141,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,141,558.80/35,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.06

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