Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,132.52, 52,698.78 and 14,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,132.52, 52,698.78 and 14,356 is: 21,534
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,132.52 : 52,698.78 = 14,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,132.52/52,698.78 = 14,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,132.52x = 52,698.78 × 14,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,132.52x = 756,543,685.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,543,685.68/35,132.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,534
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