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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.62, 53,971.35 and 14,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.62, 53,971.35 and 14,924.22 is: 22,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.62 : 53,971.35 = 14,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.62/53,971.35 = 14,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.62x = 53,971.35 × 14,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.62x = 805,480,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,480,301.10/35,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.97

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