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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,879.76, 53,817.46 and 13,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,879.76, 53,817.46 and 13,386.06 is: 20,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,879.76 : 53,817.46 = 13,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,879.76/53,817.46 = 13,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,879.76x = 53,817.46 × 13,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,879.76x = 720,403,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,403,412.59/35,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.27

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