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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,155.94, 52,733.92 and 14,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,155.94, 52,733.92 and 14,379.44 is: 21,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,155.94 : 52,733.92 = 14,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,155.94/52,733.92 = 14,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,155.94x = 52,733.92 × 14,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,155.94x = 758,284,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,284,238.60/35,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.16

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