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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.60, 52,722.90 and 14,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.60, 52,722.90 and 14,367.24 is: 21,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.60 : 52,722.90 = 14,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.60/52,722.90 = 14,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.60x = 52,722.90 × 14,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.60x = 757,482,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,482,557.80/35,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.86

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