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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.92, 52,536.60 and 14,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.92, 52,536.60 and 14,763.60 is: 22,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.92 : 52,536.60 = 14,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.92/52,536.60 = 14,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.92x = 52,536.60 × 14,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.92x = 775,629,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,629,347.76/35,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.50

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