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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,618.36, 53,432.40 and 14,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,618.36, 53,432.40 and 14,837 is: 22,257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,618.36 : 53,432.40 = 14,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,618.36/53,432.40 = 14,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,618.36x = 53,432.40 × 14,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,618.36x = 792,776,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,776,518.80/35,618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.52

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