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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,629.49, 53,462.46 and 14,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,629.49, 53,462.46 and 14,585.09 is: 21,885.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,629.49 : 53,462.46 = 14,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,629.49/53,462.46 = 14,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,629.49x = 53,462.46 × 14,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,629.49x = 779,754,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,754,523.41/35,629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.09

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