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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,960.62, 53,941.42 and 13,775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,960.62, 53,941.42 and 13,775.12 is: 20,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,960.62 : 53,941.42 = 13,775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,960.62/53,941.42 = 13,775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,960.62x = 53,941.42 × 13,775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,960.62x = 743,049,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,049,533.47/35,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.87

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