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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,118.36, 52,682.40 and 14,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,118.36, 52,682.40 and 14,337 is: 21,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,118.36 : 52,682.40 = 14,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,118.36/52,682.40 = 14,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,118.36x = 52,682.40 × 14,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,118.36x = 755,307,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,307,568.80/35,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,507.48

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