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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,604.83, 53,410.91 and 13,436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,604.83, 53,410.91 and 13,436.87 is: 20,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604.83 : 53,410.91 = 13,436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604.83/53,410.91 = 13,436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604.83x = 53,410.91 × 13,436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604.83x = 717,675,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,675,120.01/35,604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.68

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