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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.43, 52,748.37 and 14,388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.43, 52,748.37 and 14,388.93 is: 21,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.43 : 52,748.37 = 14,388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.43/52,748.37 = 14,388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.43x = 52,748.37 × 14,388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.43x = 758,992,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,992,603.54/35,165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.49

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