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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.47, 53,794.55 and 13,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.47, 53,794.55 and 13,669.99 is: 20,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.47 : 53,794.55 = 13,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.47/53,794.55 = 13,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.47x = 53,794.55 × 13,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.47x = 735,370,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,370,960.55/35,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.59

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