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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,720.73, 53,577.30 and 14,662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,720.73, 53,577.30 and 14,662.98 is: 21,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,720.73 : 53,577.30 = 14,662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,720.73/53,577.30 = 14,662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,720.73x = 53,577.30 × 14,662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,720.73x = 785,602,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,602,878.35/35,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.91

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