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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,922.62, 53,862.78 and 13,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,922.62, 53,862.78 and 13,737.62 is: 20,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,922.62 : 53,862.78 = 13,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,922.62/53,862.78 = 13,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,922.62x = 53,862.78 × 13,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,922.62x = 739,946,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,946,403.78/35,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.34

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