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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,581.04, 53,370.48 and 14,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,581.04, 53,370.48 and 14,804 is: 22,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,581.04 : 53,370.48 = 14,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,581.04/53,370.48 = 14,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,581.04x = 53,370.48 × 14,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,581.04x = 790,096,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,096,585.92/35,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.55

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