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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.83, 53,530.31 and 19,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.83, 53,530.31 and 19,887.66 is: 29,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.83 : 53,530.31 = 19,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.83/53,530.31 = 19,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.83x = 53,530.31 × 19,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.83x = 1,064,592,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,592,604.97/35,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,860.81

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