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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.06, 52,711.64 and 14,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.06, 52,711.64 and 14,364.56 is: 21,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.06 : 52,711.64 = 14,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.06/52,711.64 = 14,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.06x = 52,711.64 × 14,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.06x = 757,179,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,179,710.10/35,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.86

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