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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.93, 52,743.12 and 14,385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.93, 52,743.12 and 14,385.43 is: 21,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.93 : 52,743.12 = 14,385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.93/52,743.12 = 14,385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.93x = 52,743.12 × 14,385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.93x = 758,732,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,732,460.74/35,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.24

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