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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.10, 52,725.15 and 14,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.10, 52,725.15 and 14,368.74 is: 21,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.10 : 52,725.15 = 14,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.10/52,725.15 = 14,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.10x = 52,725.15 × 14,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.10x = 757,593,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,593,971.81/35,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.11

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