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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.97, 53,862.65 and 13,737.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.97, 53,862.65 and 13,737.99 is: 20,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.97 : 53,862.65 = 13,737.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.97/53,862.65 = 13,737.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.97x = 53,862.65 × 13,737.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.97x = 739,964,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,964,547.07/35,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.40

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