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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,711.76, 53,570.10 and 14,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,711.76, 53,570.10 and 14,935.26 is: 22,403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,711.76 : 53,570.10 = 14,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,711.76/53,570.10 = 14,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,711.76x = 53,570.10 × 14,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,711.76x = 800,083,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,083,371.73/35,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.92

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