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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,731.68, 53,596.44 and 13,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,731.68, 53,596.44 and 13,548.48 is: 20,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,731.68 : 53,596.44 = 13,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,731.68/53,596.44 = 13,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,731.68x = 53,596.44 × 13,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,731.68x = 726,150,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,150,295.41/35,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.31

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