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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,737.84, 53,606.90 and 14,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,737.84, 53,606.90 and 14,946.76 is: 22,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,737.84 : 53,606.90 = 14,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,737.84/53,606.90 = 14,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,737.84x = 53,606.90 × 14,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,737.84x = 801,249,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,249,468.64/35,737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.20

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