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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.58, 53,157.80 and 20,645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.58, 53,157.80 and 20,645.52 is: 30,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.58 : 53,157.80 = 20,645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.58/53,157.80 = 20,645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.58x = 53,157.80 × 20,645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.58x = 1,097,470,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,470,423.06/35,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,930.71

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