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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.16, 52,689.29 and 14,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.16, 52,689.29 and 14,349.66 is: 21,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.16 : 52,689.29 = 14,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.16/52,689.29 = 14,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.16x = 52,689.29 × 14,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.16x = 756,073,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,073,127.81/35,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.51

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