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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,887.40, 53,832.70 and 13,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,887.40, 53,832.70 and 13,711.40 is: 20,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,887.40 : 53,832.70 = 13,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,887.40/53,832.70 = 13,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,887.40x = 53,832.70 × 13,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,887.40x = 738,121,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,121,682.78/35,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.71

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