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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.66, 52,711.04 and 14,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.66, 52,711.04 and 14,364.16 is: 21,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.66 : 52,711.04 = 14,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.66/52,711.04 = 14,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.66x = 52,711.04 × 14,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.66x = 757,149,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,149,812.33/35,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.26

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