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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.51, 53,905.94 and 14,872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.51, 53,905.94 and 14,872.46 is: 22,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.51 : 53,905.94 = 14,872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.51/53,905.94 = 14,872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.51x = 53,905.94 × 14,872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.51x = 801,713,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,713,592.52/35,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.66

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