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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.37, 52,727.25 and 14,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.37, 52,727.25 and 14,374.87 is: 21,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.37 : 52,727.25 = 14,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.37/52,727.25 = 14,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.37x = 52,727.25 × 14,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.37x = 757,947,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,947,286.30/35,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.38

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