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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,718.93, 53,579.70 and 13,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,718.93, 53,579.70 and 13,533.96 is: 20,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,718.93 : 53,579.70 = 13,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,718.93/53,579.70 = 13,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,718.93x = 53,579.70 × 13,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,718.93x = 725,145,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,145,516.61/35,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.43

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