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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.62, 53,865.78 and 13,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.62, 53,865.78 and 13,739.62 is: 20,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.62 : 53,865.78 = 13,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.62/53,865.78 = 13,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.62x = 53,865.78 × 13,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.62x = 740,095,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,095,348.20/35,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.34

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