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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.60, 52,739.40 and 14,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.60, 52,739.40 and 14,378.24 is: 21,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.60 : 52,739.40 = 14,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.60/52,739.40 = 14,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.60x = 52,739.40 × 14,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.60x = 758,299,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,299,750.66/35,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.36

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