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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.92, 52,757.46 and 14,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.92, 52,757.46 and 14,116.28 is: 21,176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.92 : 52,757.46 = 14,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.92/52,757.46 = 14,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.92x = 52,757.46 × 14,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.92x = 744,738,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,738,813.66/35,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.05

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