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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.82, 52,744.41 and 14,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.82, 52,744.41 and 14,386.32 is: 21,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.82 : 52,744.41 = 14,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.82/52,744.41 = 14,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.82x = 52,744.41 × 14,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.82x = 758,797,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,797,960.47/35,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,579.55

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