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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.64, 52,737.72 and 14,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.64, 52,737.72 and 14,377.14 is: 21,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.64 : 52,737.72 = 14,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.64/52,737.72 = 14,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.64x = 52,737.72 × 14,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.64x = 758,217,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,217,583.72/35,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.68

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