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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.56, 52,692.84 and 14,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.56, 52,692.84 and 14,352.06 is: 21,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.56 : 52,692.84 = 14,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.56/52,692.84 = 14,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.56x = 52,692.84 × 14,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.56x = 756,250,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,250,801.25/35,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.09

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