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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.73, 53,632.25 and 14,679.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.73, 53,632.25 and 14,679.21 is: 22,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.73 : 53,632.25 = 14,679.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.73/53,632.25 = 14,679.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.73x = 53,632.25 × 14,679.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.73x = 787,278,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,278,987.13/35,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.80

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