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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108.64, 52,662.96 and 14,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,108.64, 52,662.96 and 14,346.72 is: 21,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108.64 : 52,662.96 = 14,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108.64/52,662.96 = 14,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108.64x = 52,662.96 × 14,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108.64x = 755,540,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,540,741.49/35,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.08

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