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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,960.87, 53,941.82 and 13,775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,960.87, 53,941.82 and 13,775.37 is: 20,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,960.87 : 53,941.82 = 13,775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,960.87/53,941.82 = 13,775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,960.87x = 53,941.82 × 13,775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,960.87x = 743,068,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,068,460.10/35,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.25

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