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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.29, 53,656.35 and 14,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.29, 53,656.35 and 14,705.65 is: 22,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.29 : 53,656.35 = 14,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.29/53,656.35 = 14,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.29x = 53,656.35 × 14,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.29x = 789,051,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,051,503.38/35,759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.64

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