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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.50, 52,736.04 and 14,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.50, 52,736.04 and 14,376 is: 21,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.50 : 52,736.04 = 14,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.50/52,736.04 = 14,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.50x = 52,736.04 × 14,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.50x = 758,133,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,133,311.04/35,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.98

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