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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,920.91, 53,887.90 and 14,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,920.91, 53,887.90 and 14,849.51 is: 22,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,920.91 : 53,887.90 = 14,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,920.91/53,887.90 = 14,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,920.91x = 53,887.90 × 14,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,920.91x = 800,208,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,208,909.93/35,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.97

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