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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,998.41, 53,996.18 and 20,200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,998.41, 53,996.18 and 20,200.07 is: 30,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,998.41 : 53,996.18 = 20,200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,998.41/53,996.18 = 20,200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,998.41x = 53,996.18 × 20,200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,998.41x = 1,090,726,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,726,244.75/35,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,299.29

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