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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.96, 53,579.58 and 13,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.96, 53,579.58 and 13,546.90 is: 20,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.96 : 53,579.58 = 13,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.96/53,579.58 = 13,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.96x = 53,579.58 × 13,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.96x = 725,837,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,837,212.30/35,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.92

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