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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.74, 53,582.29 and 14,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.74, 53,582.29 and 14,663.87 is: 21,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.74 : 53,582.29 = 14,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.74/53,582.29 = 14,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.74x = 53,582.29 × 14,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.74x = 785,723,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,723,734.86/35,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.75

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