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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.88, 52,729.50 and 14,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.88, 52,729.50 and 14,376.38 is: 21,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.88 : 52,729.50 = 14,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.88/52,729.50 = 14,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.88x = 52,729.50 × 14,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.88x = 758,059,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,059,065.56/35,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.64

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