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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,399.91, 53,099.86 and 14,623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,399.91, 53,099.86 and 14,623.95 is: 21,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,399.91 : 53,099.86 = 14,623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,399.91/53,099.86 = 14,623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,399.91x = 53,099.86 × 14,623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,399.91x = 776,529,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,529,661.09/35,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.92

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