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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,155.68, 52,752.96 and 14,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,155.68, 52,752.96 and 14,393.76 is: 21,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,155.68 : 52,752.96 = 14,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,155.68/52,752.96 = 14,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,155.68x = 52,752.96 × 14,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,155.68x = 759,313,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,313,445.53/35,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.60

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