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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.76, 53,587.80 and 14,670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.76, 53,587.80 and 14,670.01 is: 22,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.76 : 53,587.80 = 14,670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.76/53,587.80 = 14,670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.76x = 53,587.80 × 14,670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.76x = 786,133,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,133,561.88/35,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.44

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