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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,921.89, 53,884.32 and 13,736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,921.89, 53,884.32 and 13,736.89 is: 20,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,921.89 : 53,884.32 = 13,736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,921.89/53,884.32 = 13,736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,921.89x = 53,884.32 × 13,736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,921.89x = 740,202,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,202,976.56/35,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.90

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