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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.93, 52,723.41 and 14,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.93, 52,723.41 and 14,372.43 is: 21,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.93 : 52,723.41 = 14,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.93/52,723.41 = 14,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.93x = 52,723.41 × 14,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.93x = 757,763,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,763,519.59/35,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.65

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