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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,724.96, 53,591.58 and 13,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,724.96, 53,591.58 and 13,554.90 is: 20,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,724.96 : 53,591.58 = 13,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,724.96/53,591.58 = 13,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,724.96x = 53,591.58 × 13,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,724.96x = 726,428,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,428,507.74/35,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.92

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