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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.60, 52,745.40 and 14,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.60, 52,745.40 and 14,382.24 is: 21,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.60 : 52,745.40 = 14,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.60/52,745.40 = 14,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.60x = 52,745.40 × 14,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.60x = 758,597,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,597,001.70/35,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.36

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