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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,887.51, 53,834.85 and 13,719.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,887.51, 53,834.85 and 13,719.54 is: 20,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,887.51 : 53,834.85 = 13,719.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,887.51/53,834.85 = 13,719.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,887.51x = 53,834.85 × 13,719.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,887.51x = 738,589,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,589,377.97/35,887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.68

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