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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,958.65, 52,483.71 and 20,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,958.65, 52,483.71 and 20,753.06 is: 31,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,958.65 : 52,483.71 = 20,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,958.65/52,483.71 = 20,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,958.65x = 52,483.71 × 20,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,958.65x = 1,089,197,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,197,347.68/34,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,156.74

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