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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,135.84, 52,703.50 and 14,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,135.84, 52,703.50 and 14,344.76 is: 21,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,135.84 : 52,703.50 = 14,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,135.84/52,703.50 = 14,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,135.84x = 52,703.50 × 14,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,135.84x = 756,019,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,019,058.66/35,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.03

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