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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.94, 52,726.41 and 14,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.94, 52,726.41 and 14,374.44 is: 21,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.94 : 52,726.41 = 14,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.94/52,726.41 = 14,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.94x = 52,726.41 × 14,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.94x = 757,912,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,912,616.96/35,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.66

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