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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.60, 53,996.40 and 20,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.60, 53,996.40 and 20,186.40 is: 30,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.60 : 53,996.40 = 20,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.60/53,996.40 = 20,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.60x = 53,996.40 × 20,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.60x = 1,089,992,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,992,928.96/35,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,279.60

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