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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.35, 53,965.65 and 20,182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.35, 53,965.65 and 20,182.35 is: 30,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.35 : 53,965.65 = 20,182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.35/53,965.65 = 20,182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.35x = 53,965.65 × 20,182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.35x = 1,089,153,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,153,636.28/35,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,273.31

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