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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.43, 53,772.93 and 13,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.43, 53,772.93 and 13,662 is: 20,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.43 : 53,772.93 = 13,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.43/53,772.93 = 13,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.43x = 53,772.93 × 13,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.43x = 734,645,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,645,769.66/35,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.54

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