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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.60, 52,718.40 and 14,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.60, 52,718.40 and 14,364.24 is: 21,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.60 : 52,718.40 = 14,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.60/52,718.40 = 14,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.60x = 52,718.40 × 14,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.60x = 757,259,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,259,750.02/35,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.36

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