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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.64, 52,743.90 and 14,387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.64, 52,743.90 and 14,387.72 is: 21,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.64 : 52,743.90 = 14,387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.64/52,743.90 = 14,387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.64x = 52,743.90 × 14,387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.64x = 758,864,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,864,464.91/35,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.54

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