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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,882.41, 53,827.28 and 13,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,882.41, 53,827.28 and 13,714.44 is: 20,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,882.41 : 53,827.28 = 13,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,882.41/53,827.28 = 13,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,882.41x = 53,827.28 × 13,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,882.41x = 738,211,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,211,001.92/35,882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.06

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