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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.43, 52,719.66 and 14,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.43, 52,719.66 and 14,369.93 is: 21,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.43 : 52,719.66 = 14,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.43/52,719.66 = 14,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.43x = 52,719.66 × 14,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.43x = 757,577,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,577,560.23/35,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.90

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