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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.91, 53,993.93 and 20,198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.91, 53,993.93 and 20,198.57 is: 30,297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.91 : 53,993.93 = 20,198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.91/53,993.93 = 20,198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.91x = 53,993.93 × 20,198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.91x = 1,090,599,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,599,803.72/35,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.04

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