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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,725.96, 53,593.08 and 13,555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,725.96, 53,593.08 and 13,555.90 is: 20,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,725.96 : 53,593.08 = 13,555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,725.96/53,593.08 = 13,555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,725.96x = 53,593.08 × 13,555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,725.96x = 726,502,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,502,433.17/35,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.42

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