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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.68, 52,720.04 and 14,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.68, 52,720.04 and 14,370.18 is: 21,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.68 : 52,720.04 = 14,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.68/52,720.04 = 14,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.68x = 52,720.04 × 14,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.68x = 757,596,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,596,464.41/35,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.28

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