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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.41, 52,749.45 and 14,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.41, 52,749.45 and 14,389.91 is: 21,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.41 : 52,749.45 = 14,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.41/52,749.45 = 14,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.41x = 52,749.45 × 14,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.41x = 759,059,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,059,838.05/35,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.80

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