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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.92, 52,762.68 and 14,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.92, 52,762.68 and 14,393.04 is: 21,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.92 : 52,762.68 = 14,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.92/52,762.68 = 14,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.92x = 52,762.68 × 14,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.92x = 759,415,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,415,363.75/35,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.98

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