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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.64, 52,752.84 and 14,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.64, 52,752.84 and 14,392.16 is: 21,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.64 : 52,752.84 = 14,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.64/52,752.84 = 14,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.64x = 52,752.84 × 14,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.64x = 759,227,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,227,313.73/35,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.19

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