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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.72, 53,710.40 and 14,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.72, 53,710.40 and 14,741.76 is: 22,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.72 : 53,710.40 = 14,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.72/53,710.40 = 14,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.72x = 53,710.40 × 14,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.72x = 791,785,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,785,826.30/35,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.77

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