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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,898.42, 53,851.26 and 13,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,898.42, 53,851.26 and 13,730.44 is: 20,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,898.42 : 53,851.26 = 13,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,898.42/53,851.26 = 13,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,898.42x = 53,851.26 × 13,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,898.42x = 739,401,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,401,494.35/35,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.05

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