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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.11, 53,621.03 and 14,967.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.11, 53,621.03 and 14,967.19 is: 22,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.11 : 53,621.03 = 14,967.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.11/53,621.03 = 14,967.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.11x = 53,621.03 × 14,967.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.11x = 802,556,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,556,144.01/35,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.25

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