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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.44, 52,772 and 14,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.44, 52,772 and 14,404.96 is: 21,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.44 : 52,772 = 14,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.44/52,772 = 14,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.44x = 52,772 × 14,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.44x = 760,178,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,178,549.12/35,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.37

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