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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,657.82, 53,472.38 and 13,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,657.82, 53,472.38 and 13,459.14 is: 20,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,657.82 : 53,472.38 = 13,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,657.82/53,472.38 = 13,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,657.82x = 53,472.38 × 13,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,657.82x = 719,692,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,692,181.26/35,657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,183.29

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