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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661.57, 53,490.74 and 13,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661.57, 53,490.74 and 13,473.24 is: 20,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661.57 : 53,490.74 = 13,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661.57/53,490.74 = 13,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661.57x = 53,490.74 × 13,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661.57x = 720,693,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,693,510.43/35,661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.25

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