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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.80, 52,730.58 and 14,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.80, 52,730.58 and 14,382.52 is: 21,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.80 : 52,730.58 = 14,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.80/52,730.58 = 14,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.80x = 52,730.58 × 14,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.80x = 758,398,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,398,621.46/35,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.34

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