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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.59, 53,971.74 and 14,951.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.59, 53,971.74 and 14,951.14 is: 22,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.59 : 53,971.74 = 14,951.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.59/53,971.74 = 14,951.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.59x = 53,971.74 × 14,951.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.59x = 806,939,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,939,040.78/35,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.10

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