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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,623.06, 53,414.85 and 14,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,623.06, 53,414.85 and 14,577.89 is: 21,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,623.06 : 53,414.85 = 14,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,623.06/53,414.85 = 14,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,623.06x = 53,414.85 × 14,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,623.06x = 778,675,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,675,595.26/35,623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.75

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