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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.59, 53,970.24 and 14,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.59, 53,970.24 and 14,950.14 is: 22,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.59 : 53,970.24 = 14,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.59/53,970.24 = 14,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.59x = 53,970.24 × 14,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.59x = 806,862,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,862,643.83/35,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.60

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