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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.93, 53,773.68 and 13,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.93, 53,773.68 and 13,662.50 is: 20,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.93 : 53,773.68 = 13,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.93/53,773.68 = 13,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.93x = 53,773.68 × 13,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.93x = 734,682,903
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,682,903/35,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.29

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