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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.92, 52,780.68 and 14,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.92, 52,780.68 and 14,405.04 is: 21,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.92 : 52,780.68 = 14,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.92/52,780.68 = 14,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.92x = 52,780.68 × 14,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.92x = 760,307,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,307,806.63/35,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.98

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