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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.56, 53,547.61 and 14,644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.56, 53,547.61 and 14,644.91 is: 21,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.56 : 53,547.61 = 14,644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.56/53,547.61 = 14,644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.56x = 53,547.61 × 14,644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.56x = 784,199,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,199,929.17/35,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,948.21

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