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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.38, 53,465.90 and 13,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.38, 53,465.90 and 13,464.14 is: 20,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.38 : 53,465.90 = 13,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.38/53,465.90 = 13,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.38x = 53,465.90 × 13,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.38x = 719,872,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,872,362.83/35,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.20

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