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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.87, 53,866.16 and 13,739.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.87, 53,866.16 and 13,739.87 is: 20,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.87 : 53,866.16 = 13,739.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.87/53,866.16 = 13,739.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.87x = 53,866.16 × 13,739.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.87x = 740,113,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,113,967.10/35,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.72

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