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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.64, 52,659.36 and 14,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.64, 52,659.36 and 14,322.24 is: 21,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.64 : 52,659.36 = 14,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.64/52,659.36 = 14,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.64x = 52,659.36 × 14,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.64x = 754,199,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,199,992.17/35,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,489.24

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