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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.64, 52,761.96 and 14,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.64, 52,761.96 and 14,399.72 is: 21,607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.64 : 52,761.96 = 14,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.64/52,761.96 = 14,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.64x = 52,761.96 × 14,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.64x = 759,757,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,757,450.65/35,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.57

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