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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,920.89, 53,882.82 and 13,735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,920.89, 53,882.82 and 13,735.89 is: 20,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,920.89 : 53,882.82 = 13,735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,920.89/53,882.82 = 13,735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,920.89x = 53,882.82 × 13,735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,920.89x = 740,128,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,128,488.41/35,920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.40

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