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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.47, 53,993.73 and 13,823.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.47, 53,993.73 and 13,823.29 is: 20,732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.47 : 53,993.73 = 13,823.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.47/53,993.73 = 13,823.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.47x = 53,993.73 × 13,823.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.47x = 746,370,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,370,718.00/35,999.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.83

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