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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.73, 53,996.10 and 13,805.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.73, 53,996.10 and 13,805.83 is: 20,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.73 : 53,996.10 = 13,805.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.73/53,996.10 = 13,805.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.73x = 53,996.10 × 13,805.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.73x = 745,460,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,460,977.26/35,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.01

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