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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,969.10, 53,957.38 and 13,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,969.10, 53,957.38 and 13,801.02 is: 20,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,969.10 : 53,957.38 = 13,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,969.10/53,957.38 = 13,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,969.10x = 53,957.38 × 13,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,969.10x = 744,666,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,666,880.53/35,969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.96

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