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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,861.96, 53,792.94 and 14,813.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,861.96, 53,792.94 and 14,813.91 is: 22,220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,861.96 : 53,792.94 = 14,813.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,861.96/53,792.94 = 14,813.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,861.96x = 53,792.94 × 14,813.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,861.96x = 796,883,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,883,771.80/35,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.87

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