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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,975.73, 53,932.82 and 13,805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,975.73, 53,932.82 and 13,805.02 is: 20,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,975.73 : 53,932.82 = 13,805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,975.73/53,932.82 = 13,805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,975.73x = 53,932.82 × 13,805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,975.73x = 744,543,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,543,431.43/35,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.72

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