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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.62, 52,694.37 and 14,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.62, 52,694.37 and 14,338.50 is: 21,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.62 : 52,694.37 = 14,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.62/52,694.37 = 14,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.62x = 52,694.37 × 14,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.62x = 755,558,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,558,224.25/35,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.69

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