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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.84, 52,691.49 and 14,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.84, 52,691.49 and 14,336.76 is: 21,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.84 : 52,691.49 = 14,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.84/52,691.49 = 14,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.84x = 52,691.49 × 14,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.84x = 755,425,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,425,246.17/35,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,505.03

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