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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,554.68, 53,337.42 and 13,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,554.68, 53,337.42 and 13,369.59 is: 20,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,554.68 : 53,337.42 = 13,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,554.68/53,337.42 = 13,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,554.68x = 53,337.42 × 13,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,554.68x = 713,099,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,099,437.06/35,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.42

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