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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.93, 52,741.62 and 14,384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.93, 52,741.62 and 14,384.43 is: 21,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.93 : 52,741.62 = 14,384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.93/52,741.62 = 14,384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.93x = 52,741.62 × 14,384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.93x = 758,658,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,658,140.98/35,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.74

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