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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,144.25, 52,723.67 and 14,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,144.25, 52,723.67 and 14,367.75 is: 21,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,144.25 : 52,723.67 = 14,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,144.25/52,723.67 = 14,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,144.25x = 52,723.67 × 14,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,144.25x = 757,520,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,520,509.64/35,144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.61

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