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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,373.59, 52,993.52 and 20,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,373.59, 52,993.52 and 20,904.73 is: 31,317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,373.59 : 52,993.52 = 20,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,373.59/52,993.52 = 20,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,373.59x = 52,993.52 × 20,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,373.59x = 1,107,814,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,814,962.38/35,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,317.58

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