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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.68, 52,718.54 and 14,369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.68, 52,718.54 and 14,369.18 is: 21,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.68 : 52,718.54 = 14,369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.68/52,718.54 = 14,369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.68x = 52,718.54 × 14,369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.68x = 757,521,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,521,855.16/35,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.77

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