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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,619.82, 53,409.97 and 14,574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,619.82, 53,409.97 and 14,574.63 is: 21,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,619.82 : 53,409.97 = 14,574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,619.82/53,409.97 = 14,574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,619.82x = 53,409.97 × 14,574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,619.82x = 778,430,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,430,551.06/35,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.86

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