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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.75, 52,730.82 and 14,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.75, 52,730.82 and 14,377.25 is: 21,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.75 : 52,730.82 = 14,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.75/52,730.82 = 14,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.75x = 52,730.82 × 14,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.75x = 758,123,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,123,918.19/35,153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.95

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