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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.51, 53,861.95 and 13,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.51, 53,861.95 and 13,737.54 is: 20,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.51 : 53,861.95 = 13,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.51/53,861.95 = 13,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.51x = 53,861.95 × 13,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.51x = 739,930,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,930,692.60/35,905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.72

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