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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.81, 53,591.91 and 14,662.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.81, 53,591.91 and 14,662.41 is: 21,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.81 : 53,591.91 = 14,662.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.81/53,591.91 = 14,662.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.81x = 53,591.91 × 14,662.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.81x = 785,786,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,786,557.10/35,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.70

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