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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.61, 53,592.78 and 14,664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.61, 53,592.78 and 14,664.45 is: 21,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.61 : 53,592.78 = 14,664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.61/53,592.78 = 14,664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.61x = 53,592.78 × 14,664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.61x = 785,908,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,908,642.67/35,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.00

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