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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,156.34, 52,742.97 and 14,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,156.34, 52,742.97 and 14,379.90 is: 21,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,156.34 : 52,742.97 = 14,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,156.34/52,742.97 = 14,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,156.34x = 52,742.97 × 14,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,156.34x = 758,438,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,438,634.30/35,156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.31

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