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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.49, 52,730.44 and 14,376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.49, 52,730.44 and 14,376.99 is: 21,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.49 : 52,730.44 = 14,376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.49/52,730.44 = 14,376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.49x = 52,730.44 × 14,376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.49x = 758,105,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,105,008.58/35,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.57

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