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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.07, 53,738.51 and 20,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.07, 53,738.51 and 20,061.81 is: 30,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.07 : 53,738.51 = 20,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.07/53,738.51 = 20,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.07x = 53,738.51 × 20,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.07x = 1,078,091,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,091,676.99/35,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,073.07

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