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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.88, 52,737.36 and 14,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.88, 52,737.36 and 14,099.77 is: 21,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.88 : 52,737.36 = 14,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.88/52,737.36 = 14,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.88x = 52,737.36 × 14,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.88x = 743,584,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,584,646.41/35,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.87

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