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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,935.76, 53,882.72 and 13,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,935.76, 53,882.72 and 13,750.66 is: 20,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,935.76 : 53,882.72 = 13,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,935.76/53,882.72 = 13,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,935.76x = 53,882.72 × 13,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,935.76x = 740,922,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,922,962.60/35,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.99

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