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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,601.84, 53,406.41 and 13,433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,601.84, 53,406.41 and 13,433.87 is: 20,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,601.84 : 53,406.41 = 13,433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,601.84/53,406.41 = 13,433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,601.84x = 53,406.41 × 13,433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,601.84x = 717,454,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,454,434.91/35,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.18

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