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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.36, 52,758.72 and 14,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.36, 52,758.72 and 14,392.96 is: 21,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.36 : 52,758.72 = 14,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.36/52,758.72 = 14,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.36x = 52,758.72 × 14,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.36x = 759,354,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,354,146.61/35,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.58

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