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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.46, 53,992.96 and 9,699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.46, 53,992.96 and 9,699.83 is: 14,550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.46 : 53,992.96 = 9,699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.46/53,992.96 = 9,699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.46x = 53,992.96 × 9,699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.46x = 523,722,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,722,484.70/35,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.09

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