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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,998.62, 54,009.33 and 14,948.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,998.62, 54,009.33 and 14,948.74 is: 22,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,998.62 : 54,009.33 = 14,948.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,998.62/54,009.33 = 14,948.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,998.62x = 54,009.33 × 14,948.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,998.62x = 807,371,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,371,431.74/35,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.84

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