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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,930.27, 53,895.82 and 13,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,930.27, 53,895.82 and 13,744.78 is: 20,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,930.27 : 53,895.82 = 13,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,930.27/53,895.82 = 13,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,930.27x = 53,895.82 × 13,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,930.27x = 740,786,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,786,188.82/35,930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.33

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