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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,955.79, 53,941.47 and 13,769.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,955.79, 53,941.47 and 13,769.17 is: 20,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,955.79 : 53,941.47 = 13,769.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,955.79/53,941.47 = 13,769.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,955.79x = 53,941.47 × 13,769.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,955.79x = 742,729,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,729,161.44/35,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.73

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