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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,983.39, 53,921.77 and 14,610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,983.39, 53,921.77 and 14,610.11 is: 21,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,983.39 : 53,921.77 = 14,610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,983.39/53,921.77 = 14,610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,983.39x = 53,921.77 × 14,610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,983.39x = 787,803,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,803,041.22/35,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,893.52

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