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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,380.63, 52,983.42 and 20,544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,380.63, 52,983.42 and 20,544.57 is: 30,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,380.63 : 52,983.42 = 20,544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,380.63/52,983.42 = 20,544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,380.63x = 52,983.42 × 20,544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,380.63x = 1,088,521,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,521,503.99/35,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,766.03

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