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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,937.12, 53,901.52 and 13,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,937.12, 53,901.52 and 13,750 is: 20,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,937.12 : 53,901.52 = 13,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,937.12/53,901.52 = 13,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,937.12x = 53,901.52 × 13,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,937.12x = 741,145,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,145,900/35,937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.41

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