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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.48, 52,565.40 and 14,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.48, 52,565.40 and 14,270.16 is: 21,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.48 : 52,565.40 = 14,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.48/52,565.40 = 14,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.48x = 52,565.40 × 14,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.48x = 750,116,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,116,668.46/35,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.48

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