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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,771.47, 53,709.86 and 20,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,771.47, 53,709.86 and 20,007.38 is: 30,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,771.47 : 53,709.86 = 20,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,771.47/53,709.86 = 20,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,771.47x = 53,709.86 × 20,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,771.47x = 1,074,593,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,593,578.77/35,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,040.52

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