Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.64, 52,764.52 and 14,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,176.64, 52,764.52 and 14,126 is: 21,188.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,176.64 : 52,764.52 = 14,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,176.64/52,764.52 = 14,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,176.64x = 52,764.52 × 14,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,176.64x = 745,351,609.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,351,609.52/35,176.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,188.82
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