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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.96, 53,993.71 and 9,700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.96, 53,993.71 and 9,700.33 is: 14,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.96 : 53,993.71 = 9,700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.96/53,993.71 = 9,700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.96x = 53,993.71 × 9,700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.96x = 523,756,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,756,756.42/35,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.84

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