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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.64 : 52,764.52 = 14,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.64/52,764.52 = 14,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.64x = 52,764.52 × 14,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.64x = 745,351,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,351,609.52/35,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.82

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