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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.94, 53,595.36 and 13,537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.94, 53,595.36 and 13,537.36 is: 20,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.94 : 53,595.36 = 13,537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.94/53,595.36 = 13,537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.94x = 53,595.36 × 13,537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.94x = 725,539,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,539,448.52/35,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.20

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