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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,154.51, 52,731.63 and 14,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,154.51, 52,731.63 and 14,103.96 is: 21,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,154.51 : 52,731.63 = 14,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,154.51/52,731.63 = 14,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,154.51x = 52,731.63 × 14,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,154.51x = 743,724,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,724,800.25/35,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.89

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