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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.76, 53,590.80 and 14,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.76, 53,590.80 and 14,671.98 is: 22,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.76 : 53,590.80 = 14,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.76/53,590.80 = 14,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.76x = 53,590.80 × 14,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.76x = 786,283,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,283,145.78/35,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.39

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