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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,919.91, 53,886.40 and 14,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,919.91, 53,886.40 and 14,848.51 is: 22,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,919.91 : 53,886.40 = 14,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,919.91/53,886.40 = 14,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,919.91x = 53,886.40 × 14,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,919.91x = 800,132,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,132,485.74/35,919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.46

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