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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.59, 53,968.74 and 14,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.59, 53,968.74 and 14,949.14 is: 22,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.59 : 53,968.74 = 14,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.59/53,968.74 = 14,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.59x = 53,968.74 × 14,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.59x = 806,785,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,785,980.04/35,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.09

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