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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.04, 52,779.68 and 14,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.04, 52,779.68 and 14,395 is: 21,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.04 : 52,779.68 = 14,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.04/52,779.68 = 14,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.04x = 52,779.68 × 14,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.04x = 759,763,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,763,493.60/35,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.35

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