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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.81, 52,739.94 and 14,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.81, 52,739.94 and 14,383.31 is: 21,575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.81 : 52,739.94 = 14,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.81/52,739.94 = 14,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.81x = 52,739.94 × 14,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.81x = 758,574,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,574,696.64/35,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.05

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