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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,934.93, 53,912.12 and 20,363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,934.93, 53,912.12 and 20,363.49 is: 30,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,934.93 : 53,912.12 = 20,363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,934.93/53,912.12 = 20,363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,934.93x = 53,912.12 × 20,363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,934.93x = 1,097,838,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,838,814.68/35,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,550.74

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