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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,975.34, 53,962.66 and 20,180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,975.34, 53,962.66 and 20,180.34 is: 30,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,975.34 : 53,962.66 = 20,180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,975.34/53,962.66 = 20,180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,975.34x = 53,962.66 × 20,180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,975.34x = 1,088,984,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,984,826.10/35,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,270.31

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