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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,908.59, 53,862.76 and 9,613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,908.59, 53,862.76 and 9,613.33 is: 14,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,908.59 : 53,862.76 = 9,613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,908.59/53,862.76 = 9,613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,908.59x = 53,862.76 × 9,613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,908.59x = 517,800,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,800,486.59/35,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.96

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