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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.71, 53,994.83 and 9,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.71, 53,994.83 and 9,701.08 is: 14,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.71 : 53,994.83 = 9,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.71/53,994.83 = 9,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.71x = 53,994.83 × 9,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.71x = 523,808,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,808,165.42/35,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.96

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