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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.36, 52,730.26 and 14,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.36, 52,730.26 and 14,376.86 is: 21,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.36 : 52,730.26 = 14,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.36/52,730.26 = 14,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.36x = 52,730.26 × 14,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.36x = 758,095,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,095,565.78/35,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.38

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