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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,144.67, 52,717.04 and 14,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,144.67, 52,717.04 and 14,368.17 is: 21,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,144.67 : 52,717.04 = 14,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,144.67/52,717.04 = 14,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,144.67x = 52,717.04 × 14,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,144.67x = 757,447,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,447,320.78/35,144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.27

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