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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,687.82, 53,539.56 and 14,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,687.82, 53,539.56 and 14,628 is: 21,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,687.82 : 53,539.56 = 14,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,687.82/53,539.56 = 14,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,687.82x = 53,539.56 × 14,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,687.82x = 783,176,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,176,683.68/35,687.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.21

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