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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.99, 53,424.32 and 13,427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.99, 53,424.32 and 13,427.73 is: 20,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.99 : 53,424.32 = 13,427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.99/53,424.32 = 13,427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.99x = 53,424.32 × 13,427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.99x = 717,367,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,367,277.25/35,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.24

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