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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.48, 53,744.28 and 13,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.48, 53,744.28 and 13,350.90 is: 20,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.48 : 53,744.28 = 13,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.48/53,744.28 = 13,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.48x = 53,744.28 × 13,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.48x = 717,534,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,534,507.85/35,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.18

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