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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.59, 53,964.54 and 20,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.59, 53,964.54 and 20,181.59 is: 30,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.59 : 53,964.54 = 20,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.59/53,964.54 = 20,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.59x = 53,964.54 × 20,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.59x = 1,089,090,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,090,220.82/35,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,272.19

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