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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.64, 52,763.46 and 14,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.64, 52,763.46 and 14,400.72 is: 21,609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.64 : 52,763.46 = 14,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.64/52,763.46 = 14,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.64x = 52,763.46 × 14,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.64x = 759,831,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,831,813.69/35,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.07

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