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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,957.79, 53,901.86 and 13,754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,957.79, 53,901.86 and 13,754.07 is: 20,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,957.79 : 53,901.86 = 13,754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,957.79/53,901.86 = 13,754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,957.79x = 53,901.86 × 13,754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,957.79x = 741,369,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,369,886.80/35,957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.78

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