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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.34, 52,747.47 and 14,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.34, 52,747.47 and 14,382.90 is: 21,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.34 : 52,747.47 = 14,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.34/52,747.47 = 14,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.34x = 52,747.47 × 14,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.34x = 758,661,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,661,586.26/35,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.81

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