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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.98, 53,632.62 and 14,679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.98, 53,632.62 and 14,679.46 is: 22,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.98 : 53,632.62 = 14,679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.98/53,632.62 = 14,679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.98x = 53,632.62 × 14,679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.98x = 787,297,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,297,899.99/35,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.17

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